Antique Japanese Ceramic Netsuke Fukurokujin Lucky God 2" Cricket Fighting Sumida Gawa pottery

Sumida Gawa pottery

mid-20th century to contemporary - Fushimi Inari Shrine

DetailsType: Momonari kabuto with ressei hanbōPeriod: Edo period

It is from a very high resolution scan taken of the original print in our collection with a state of the art flat bed scanner

Antique Japanese Meiji Era Kodansu with iron hardware built from solid Japanese cedar

Antique Japanese Ceramic Netsuke Fukurokujin Lucky God 2" Cricket Fighting Sumida Gawa potteryAntique Japanese ceramic netsuke depicting Fukurokujin, the god of wisdom, happiness, and longevity. He is shown in his characteristic form with an elongated forehead, seated in a calm, dignified pose. This example is particularly unusual as a ceramic (rather than the more commonly encountered wood or ivory), and features hand painted details with soft, aged coloration. The glaze and painted surface show natural wear, contributing to its character and