Antique Japanese Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Daikokuten Lucky God Meiji Edo Signed 75”L Shogiban The Ainu people traditionally carved

The Ainu people traditionally carved these Kubori Kuma for religious purposes revering the Bear as a dirty

It measures 5" in diameter by 4" tall (10 cm)

revered as a powerful protector against evil spirits

and worldly prosperity — his rice bales representing the fullness of the harvest

usually used to bring good luck to businesses and prosperity in life

Antique Japanese Kakejiku Hanging Scroll Daikokuten Lucky God Meiji Edo Signed 75”L Shogiban The Ainu people traditionally carvedJapanese kakejiku hanging scroll, ink and mineral color on silk, Daikokuten standing on rice bales with mallet and halo (Daikokuten z), signed and sealed, with original storage box, late Edo to Meiji period Japan; late Edo to Meiji period, c. 1850s1890s; signed with red seal; original wooden storage box inscribed A commanding and well executed kakejiku () depicting Daikokuten () the god of wealth, commerce, and agricultural abundance in his classic