Daikokuten Collection

Daikokuten, the God of Great Fortune and Prosperity in Japanese mythology, is depicted in various forms throughout history

Daikokuten Collection: Daikokuten, from the series 'The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life

Daikokuten, from the series "The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life
Daikokuten, from the series " The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life (Tosei Shichi Fukujin)", c. 1769

Daikokuten Collection: Actors as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a Treasure Ship, 1800-05 (woodblock)

Actors as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a Treasure Ship, 1800-05 (woodblock)
873266 Actors as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a Treasure Ship, 1800-05 (woodblock) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 35.24 x74.61 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Ebisu and Daikoku; Two of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, 19th century

Daikokuten Collection: The God of Good Fortune Daikoku, on Horseback, Being Led by an... probably 1834, year of the horse

The God of Good Fortune Daikoku, on Horseback, Being Led by an... probably 1834, year of the horse
The God of Good Fortune Daikoku, on Horseback, Being Led by an Ohara Maiden, probably 1834, year of the horse

Daikokuten Collection: Seven Lucky Gods, Between 1775 and 1780. Artist: Kitao, Shigemasa (1739-1820)

Seven Lucky Gods, Between 1775 and 1780. Artist: Kitao, Shigemasa (1739-1820)
Seven Lucky Gods, Between 1775 and 1780. Private Collection

Daikokuten Collection: Seven Lucky Gods, 1810s. Artist: Shunsen (Shunko II), Katsukawa (1762-1830)

Seven Lucky Gods, 1810s. Artist: Shunsen (Shunko II), Katsukawa (1762-1830)
Seven Lucky Gods, 1810s. Private Collection

Daikokuten Collection: Seven Lucky Gods, ca 1878. Artist: Anonymous

Seven Lucky Gods, ca 1878. Artist: Anonymous
Seven Lucky Gods, ca 1878. Private Collection

Daikokuten Collection: Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)

Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Artist: Kuniyoshi, Utagawa (1797-1861)
Seven Lucky Gods, 1843-1845. Private Collection

Daikokuten Collection: Geb[h]Ac no atamazori, Shaving a monks head [Daikoku shaving Fukurokujins head]

Geb[h]Ac no atamazori, Shaving a monks head [Daikoku shaving Fukurokujins head]. Utagawa, Toyokuni, 1786-1865, artist, [ between 1818 and 1830], 1 print : woodcut, color; 37.8 x 24.7 cm

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Daikokuten, the God of Great Fortune and Prosperity in Japanese mythology, is depicted in various forms throughout history. From dancing on rice bales in woodblock prints of the 18th century to acting as one of the Seven Gods of Good Luck on a treasure ship in the 19th, Daikokuten's image has evolved over time. In some depictions, such as the "Geb[h]Ac no atamazori" series, Daikokuten is shown shaving Fukurokujin's head, symbolizing the cyclical nature of fortune and misfortune. With a rosy complexion, a large belly, and a mischievous grin, Daikokuten continues to bring good luck and prosperity to the Japanese people.