Netsuke

Netsuke carved from wood, depicting the popular god of fortune, Jurojin, one of the Seven Popular Gods of Fortune, Shichifukujin, standing, scripture scroll in right hand, his companion, a deer, behind him. Jurojin is particularly seen as the god of knowledge and wisdom, often symbolized by one or more scribal scrolls tied to his staff. A high forehead is also characteristic of this figure, as is …