A SILVER-PLATED METAL OJIME OF THE LUCKY DWARF FUKUSUKE
Silver-plated metal ojimeJapan19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Fukusuke, or “Lucky Dwarf”, is said to have been a rich merchant of abnormally small size, who helped the poor as much as he could and therefore became known as fukusuke. Most often depicted in a seated position, well-dressed and with an unusually large head.HEIGHT 2 CMCondition: Good condition with a fine patinaProvenance: French private collection