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Karakuri Dolls (Automata), Daikoku and Mice

Museum No.
IK821-51
からくり人形 大黒と鼠 Image 画像を拡大する

Photo No:446-10943
Color type:Color

In this karakuri tableau, mice escape from Daikoku’s large sack and run around into the box on the other side. Daikoku was originally a Buddhist protective deity, but in Japan his identity became merged with that of indigenous kami, turning him into a favorite folk god. He is one of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune.

Japan-Edo

Title Karakuri Dolls (Automata), Daikoku and Mice
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Category Textiles(I), Dolls
Country Japan
Period Edo
Century 19th
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Dimensions Height 46.5cm
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