God of wealth called ‘Yobesu-san’: typical religious idol of Japanese fishermen

UnknownSyouwa period,20th century

Seto Inland Sea Folk History Museum
Takamatsu City, Japan

In the area of the Seto Inland Sea, the god Ebisu was thought to bring a good catch of fish and was the most widely worshipped deity among fishermen.
Found in .Ibukijima,Kanonji City,Kagawa Prefecture.

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Title: God of wealth called ‘Yobesu-san’: typical religious idol of Japanese fishermen
Creator: Unknown
Date: Syouwa period,20th century
Physical Dimensions: h93 cm
Type: wooden
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.jp/setorekishi/

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