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| Picture No | 12094566 |
| Date | 1731 |
| Description | Daikoku |
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Daikoku is one of the Seven Gods of Luck in Japanese mythology, known as the god of wealth and guardian of farmers. He is often depicted carrying a wish-granting mallet in his hand and sitting on two bags of rice. He was adapted from a Hindu warrior deity and adopted into the Buddhist religion.
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| Source | Engraving by Picart |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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