A vintage Daikokuten and mice woodblock print shikishi artwork card.
Daikokuten is a Japanese deity associated with wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. He is often depicted as a stout, smiling figure with a large sack of treasure, a golden mallet, and a sack of rice. The art of Daikokuten is often seen in paintings, sculptures, and other forms of traditional Japanese artwork. His image is believed to bring good luck and prosperity to those who display it in their homes or businesses. The art of Daikokuten is a popular motif in Japanese culture and is often used to symbolize abundance and success. Whether in a traditional ink painting or a modern sculpture, the representation of Daikokuten has a longstanding place in Japanese art and continues to be celebrated for its positive and auspicious symbolism. Mouse is the first animal in the Oriental animal zodiac, so it signifies the beginning of things. Mice were also thought of as helpers for Daikokuten, the guardian deity of farmers, commerce, wealth, and the kitchen, and so they were a symbol of good luck and were associated with prosperity and numerous offspring. Size: 27x24cm
