Jurojin - God of Longevity 寿老人！

英語の後に日本語が続きます。

Both the stoneware and the dish on display at the Tokyo National Museum feature Jurojin. In Japanese folklore, Jurojin is the god of longevity and wisdom, modeled after an ancient historical figure. He is traditionally depicted as a tall old man with an elongated head and a long white beard—just like in these pieces.

It has been a while since I last encountered Jurojin. His cheerful expression never fails to make me smile. As one of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods, he is a fascinating figure. If you want to learn more, check out the article, Japan is Diverse! - An Analysis from the Perspective of the Seven Lucky Gods.

Juro, God of Longevity  色絵寿老置物

Dish with painting of Shoulau, God of Longevity

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東京国立博物館に展示されている「色絵寿老置物」と「青花釉裏紅寿老図皿」です。いずれもテーマは寿老人です。

寿老人は七福神の一人で長寿を授ける神。宋の実在の老人がモデルで小柄で長頭。見るといつもほのぼのします。七福神って多様性（ダイバーシティ）を具現してるんですよ。ご興味ある方はこちらの記事をどうぞ！

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