A RARE DUAL FUNCTION SOLID GOLD OJIME AND NETSUKE OF THE GOD OF WEALTH DAIKOKU
Gold ojime/netsukeJapan19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Daikoku is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology. This ojime surely once belonged to a wealthy merchant, as it is made from pure gold and Daikoku was a popular patron of merchants. His attributes include his magic mallet, which can produce anything desired when struck, as well as the full bales of rice he is standing on. Himotoshi on the reverse in the sack carried by the deity, allowing this piece to also be used as a netsuke, due to the considerable weight of the solid gold.HEIGHT 2.1 CMCondition: Good condition, expected minor nicks and scratchesProvenance: French private collection