Netsuke "Fukurokuju" 根付「福禄寿」

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This is a netsuke titled "Fukurokuju" by Ryushi Komada. It's 3-4 cm tall and carved from ivory. I saw this tiny sculpture at Tokyo National Museum last year.   

"Fukurokuju" by Ryushi Komada, ivory 駒田柳之作「福禄寿」象牙

Fukurokuju (福禄寿) is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology. "Fuku (福)" means happiness, "roku (禄)" wealth, and "ju (寿)" longevity. I saw another Fukurokuju netsuke in January last year at the museum, which looks like a Jedi😊 

If you're interested in Japanese Seven Lucky Gods, read "Japan is Diverse! - An Analysis from Seven Lucky Gods Perspective."

If you are a netsuke lover, you will surely enjoy the netsuke sculptures listed below!
- Netsuke "Nue" (Legendary Monster😱)
Netsuke "Carps" - Is Japanese Vague?

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