period (1868-1912)The lucky deity Fukurokuju is depicted here seated on a plinth with his companion the red-crested crane, a symbol of longevity, seated next to him, one hand of the deity caressing the animal. The other hand is holding a fan, with a hossu on top. His robes are ornately decorated with scrolling vines, geometrical patterns and clovers and he is wearing a Taoist cap. Impressed seal reading Oimatu Sanjin. When examining the facial features, one immediately notices the detailed facial expression of the lucky god, which is modelled precisely, as if it was a portrait. It has been suggested that a man from Oimatsu-chyo has ordered this figure to look like Makuzu Kozan, who was an important Japanese ceramicist. (see literature comparison)Shape: FiguralDimensions: Height 12.5 cm Condition: Mint conditionProvenance: American private collectionLiterature comparison: See an entry into the Kozan weblog, related to the aforementioned suggestion, that a man from Oimatsu-chyo has ordered this figure to look like Makuzu Kozan