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Dimensions: 6.2cm high x 6.5cm wide x 4cm deep / Material: Alloy with gold plating / Weight: Approx. 320g / Place of Origin: Takaoka, Toyama Prefecture / Note: Made by Hideun Makita
Benzaiten is counted as one of the Seven Lucky Gods and is the goddess of learning, arts and wealth, and is widely worshipped by the general public.
Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, proof of Takita Shoten's brand quality.
Comes with a certificate issued by Takita Shoten, proof of Takita Shoten's brand quality.
Benzaiten is counted as one of the Seven Lucky Gods and is the goddess of learning, arts and wealth, and is widely worshipped by the general public.
The history of worship of the Seven Lucky Gods dates back to the Kamakura period, when worship of Ebisu, the ancient Japanese guardian deity (the patron deity of fishing, labor, business, etc.), was joined by worship of Daikokuten (the god of bountiful harvests and food and drink) and Benzaiten (the god of music, wisdom, eloquence, and wealth) from India via China.
During the Muromachi period, as faith in these three gods grew among the common people, four more gods were added: Bishamonten (the protector of Buddhism and the path of human morality), Hotei (the god of fortune and prosperity, including divination of good and bad luck and family harmony), Fukurokuju (the god of good luck, stability in life, and longevity), and Jurojin (the god of longevity and prolonged life).They are said to have become symbols of faith as the Seven Lucky Gods, who answer people's wishes.
During the Edo period, pilgrimages to the Seven Lucky Gods became popular all over the country, in hopes of blessings and good fortune, such as business prosperity, good health, and the fulfillment of various wishes.
