Japan BIZEN WARE

Figure of the Japanese God Ebisu

Ebishu is the Japanese god of fishermen, and is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. Stoneware fish form on its side, with basket and old man holding up right hand, placed on top.

Acquisition c1926, Greenslade/ Ken Hoshino

19th century Imbe, Bizen, Japan

Bizenware

Figure cracked
12cm diameter
Mark: None
c801