Description
Japanese Meiji Period Celadon Fukurokuju porcelain Statue. Nice piece guaranteed<br>over 100 years old, hand modeled. 8" tall x 6" wide with no cracks, chips, or<br>restorations.<br><br>FUKUROKUJU originates from an old Chinese tale about a mythical Chinese hermit<br>(Sung Period) who was famous because he performed miracles and was said to<br>embody the celestial powers of the south polar star. Fuku means happiness, Roku<br>means riches and Ju means longevity. He is the Chinese God of wisdom, happiness,<br>wealth and long life; Fukurokuju is 3 feet tall, has a big head half his height,<br>large eyes and a snowy, long white beard. He wears garments like those worn by<br>ancient Chinese scholars and likes to play chess. He sometimes also has cranes<br>and/or a tortoise near him. He is often associated with Jurojin since the two<br>are said to inhabit the same body. He is the God of Chess players, watchmakers<br>and athletes<br>Tw53
