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

UnknownMeiji period,19th 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.
Selected as a National Significant Tangible Folk Culture Asset.
Found in Yoshima,Sakaide City,Kagawa Prefecture.

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Title: God of wealth called ‘Ebisu-san’: typical religious idol of Japanese fishermen
Creator: Unknown
Date: Meiji period,19th century
Physical Dimensions: h157 cm
Type: paper
External Link: http://www.pref.kagawa.jp/setorekishi/

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