Ivory Set of the Japanese Seven (7) Lucky Gods (Deities)

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Face of 11-Headed Kannon Bosatsu, Makaenji Temple, Hiroshima Pref., Heian Era, Japan, Wood

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4 Celestial Emblems
4 Heavenly Kings
5 Elements
5 Tathagata
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5 Wisdom Kings
6 Realms
7 Lucky Gods
8 Legions
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12 Devas
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Jurojin
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Kannon Bosatsu
Kappa
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Karura
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Nikko & Gakko
Ninpinin
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Oinari (Fox)
Phoenix (Ho-o)
Pilgrimage Guide
Pottery
Protective Stones
Raigo Triad
Rakan (Arhat)
Red Clothing
Reincarnation
Rock Gardens
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Seven Lucky Gods
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Wheel of Life
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Zouchoten

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Ivory Set of Japan's Seven Lucky Gods
In the Collection of Andres Bernhard (Rapick) in Italy

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Hotei

Benzaiten

Bishamonten

Daikoku

Fukurokuju

Jurojin

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