Ebisu 恵比寿. The only one of the Seven Gods of Wealth with a native Shinto origin. He is worshipped as a patron saint of seafaring, and the bestower of success and prosperity for all trades and professional occupations. The festive deity is brilliantly evoked in this impeccably cast bronze finished with gold and lacquer. He is seen here above a large boulder, with a fishing pole in his right hand as a splashing red cod emerges in a stream by his feet. Masterfully sculpted with portrait-quality facial features, the God of serendipity appears joyous with a countenance of wisdom and benevolence. He wears a pointed Kazaori Eboshi priest hat. Embellished on the front of his robe is a gilt Three Oak Leaves Kyoto Jinja shrine crest (Kashiwa Kamon), creating an elegant contrast with the red cod and green boulder. Signed Koshii Eizan 越井栄山 on a rectangular reserve, a famous artist of the Taisho and early Showa period around 1920-40s. With grace, charms, and large size in first-class artistry, this rare original bronze God of Wealth is a stunning centerpiece for any home or office.