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Summary

Description
English: Seven Lucky Gods of Japanese deities believed to grant good fortune (Seven Gods of Good Fortune), the standard set, early 19th century (circa 1810s). Fukurokuju (top left side), Hotei (big bag & fan), Ebisu (fish), Jurōjin (center with scroll), Bishamonten (spear), Benzaiten (woman with biwa), Daikokuten (rice bale).
日本語: 七福神。
Date Early 19th century, circa 1810s
Source http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/seven.shtml
Author
English: Collaborative painting by Hokusai Katsushika (1760-1849), Utagawa Kunisada (1786-1865), Utagawa Toyokuni(1769-1825), Torii Kiyonaga(1752-1815), and others. The image of Hotei holding a huge white bag by Hokusai Katsushika.
日本語: 葛飾北斎 (1760-1849年)、歌川 国貞 (1786-1865年)、豊国 (1769-1825年)、鳥居清長 (1752-1815年)。

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Seven Lucky Gods of Japanese mythology, the standard set, early 19th century (circa 1810s).