Good Luck Charms of Edo

Jan 14, 2021 - Feb 17, 2021

SUKEROKU

A Collection of Symbolic Figures

Wood, Clay, Japanese Paper, Fabric
1.18 W x 1.57 H in

Toy

About the work

“Edo inspired Luck-Bringing Treasures”


These wooden toys on bamboo branches are placed on the household altar or other places for good luck in the new year. Edo-inspired lucky items include Daruma (Dharma Doll), Daifuku-Cho (accounting book), Senryo-Bako (gold coin chest), Saikoro (dice), Tai (sea bream), Tsubame (swallow) and Uchide-no-Kozuchi (lucky mallet).

About the artist

More about the artist

Please contact us if you are interested in the artwork: