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Subject:Help identify mark on Chinese Ivory Statue
Posted By: Roger Sun, Apr 01, 2018 IP: 2601:281:c202:b68a:f
Sorry for the repost, but was hoping someone could help me identify the mark on this ivory statue. Also, do you think it is Chinese?







Subject:Re: Help identify mark on Chinese Ivory Statue
Posted By: Bill H Mon, Apr 02, 2018
This looks like Jurojin, one of two longevity deities among Japan's Seven Lucky Gods. He seems to be carrying a carving within the carving of the entire ensemble of gods, perhaps sitting in a boat (if so, maybe the Takara, on which they sailed from China to share their wealth with Japan). From the top down, they appear to be the other longevity deity, Fukurokuju; the goddess Benzaiten; Bishamonten, god of fortune in war; Daikokuten, the god of wealth and business; Jurojin's smaller self; The patron of fishermen Ebisu, who is often seen in the company of Daikokuten; and last but not least, Hotei, the cloth sack monk.

I can't help you with the signature, but if you want further info on the Lucky Gods, check the link for details at Wikipedia.org.

Best regards,

Bill H.

URL Title :Seven Lucky Gods


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Subject:Re: Help identify mark on Chinese Ivory Statue
Posted By: Roger Tue, Apr 03, 2018
Thank you! Very helpful!

Subject:Re: Help identify mark on Chinese Ivory Statue
Posted By: Bokaba Wed, Apr 04, 2018
Based on the style and some of the texturing elements, I would think this is probably an early 20th Century piece, perhaps 1920s.

Subject:Re: Help identify mark on Chinese Ivory Statue
Posted By: Roger Sat, Apr 07, 2018
Thank you!

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