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19th Century Japanese Silver Inlayed Bronze Representing Daikoku

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From the Estate of Paul & Clara Kellner. This large bronze of Daikoku or the God of Prosperity closely associated with farmers, agriculture and rice staples of Japanese life and stability. His attributes are a co-mingling of Indian Buddhist forms of Shiva and the Shinto God Okuninusti. The God is almost invariably showing standing on two bails of rice wielding his magic mallet and caring a treasure sack. The casting is very good and as a further decorative feature, the piece is inlaid with silver at the borders of his clothing and across the front of his robes. Other inlays are at the eyes and on the key elements of the base. Signed the bronze is a fine example of late 19th-century work from Japan. The Kelllner's, both Europeans displaced by the war, came to America and started a new life in new surroundings. After several jobs, the Kellner's through a generous gift started a tie manufactory and within a very few years became the talk of New York selling ties to J. C. Penny. The firms name Better Cravats was by the 1960s selling ties worldwide with sales exceeding five million anally. Their home was on Fifth Avenue and they generously supported philanthropic causes and had a country home in Columbia County. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21.5 in (54.61 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 7 in (17.78 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1895
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition with some small areas of change to the bronzes patina but overall great color and original surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU81138361113
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