Ebisu Collection

Ebisu and catfish
2909935 Ebisu and catfish; (add.info.: Ebisu and catfish. Print shows Ebisu, one of the seven lucky gods of Japan, cutting up a catfish, a woman fans a hibachi next to him)

New Years Gift (image 3 of 3), Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
New Years Gift (image 3 of 3), Late 18th-early 19th century

Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850. Creator: Utagawa Kunisada
Actors as Otsu-e figures Fukurokuju and Benkei, c1850

Daikoku and Ebisu: Gods of Wealth and Commerce, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Daikoku and Ebisu: Gods of Wealth and Commerce, 18th century

Ebisu (Shobishin), from the series "A Parody of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune...", c. 1828
Ebisu (Shobishin), from the series "A Parody of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Mitate shichifukujin)", c. 1828

The Ebisu Festival on the Tenth Day of the First Month at Imamiya (Imamiya Toka Ebisu)... c. 1834
The Ebisu Festival on the Tenth Day of the First Month at Imamiya (Imamiya Toka Ebisu), from the series "Famous Views of Osaka (Naniwa meisho zue)", c. 1834

The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Ebisu in the play "Suehiro Eho Soga, " performed at the... 1729
The Actor Sawamura Sojuro I as Ebisu in the play "Suehiro Eho Soga, " performed at the Nakamura Theater in the first month, 1729

Tokyo, Japan cityscape and tower at dusk from the Ebisu district

Tokyo, Japan cityscape at dusk

Tokyo, Japan city skyline

Tokyo, Japan cityscape view over the Ebisu District towards Shinjuku at dusk

Tokyo, Japan cityscape at Ebisu district with Mt. Fuji in the distance

Skyline of Tokyo, Japan towards Shinjuku

A Woman as Ebisu, from the series "Seven Women as the Gods of Good Fortune for the... c. 1820
A Woman as Ebisu, from the series " Seven Women as the Gods of Good Fortune for the Hanagasa Poetry Club (Hanagasaren shichifukujin)", Japan, c. 1820

The gods of fortune Ebisu and Daikoku, Japan, 1797. Creator: Hokusai
The gods of fortune Ebisu and Daikoku, Japan, 1797

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

Ebisu, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life
3504362 Ebisu, from the series The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life (Tosei Shichi Fukujin), c.1769 (colour woodblock print) by Harunobu

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 Benten Walking in the Snow. Creator: Utagawa Toyohiro
Ebisu and Benten Walking in the Snow

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

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

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

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

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

Ebisu gives girl ball back Girl standing fence
Ebisu gives girl her ball back, Girl, standing by fence, holding her hand up for the ball that the lucky god Ebisu, standing on ladder, has taken from her garden for her

Ebisu 1800s Japan Edo period 1615-1868 Hanging scroll
Ebisu, 1800s. Japan, Edo period (1615-1868). Hanging scroll, ink and color on paper; overall: 129.5 x 30.5 cm (51 x 12 in.)

Daikoku Ebisu Two Seven Gods Happiness Utagawa Kuniyoshi
Daikoku and Ebisu, Two of the Seven Gods of Happiness. Utagawa Kuniyoshi (Japanese, 1797-1861). Ink on paper; sheet: 31.3 x 24.2 cm (12 5/16 x 9 1/2 in.)

Ebisu Daikoku Two Seven Gods Good Fortune Edo period
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Ebisu God Luck Protector Merchants Edo period
Artokoloro

Daikoku Juro Ebisu Gods Luck Edo period 1615-1868
Artokoloro

Ebisu daikoku no manzai, Ebisu and Daikaku celebrating. Tamagawa, ShA'chAc, active 1789-1801, artist, [between 1795 and 1801], 1 print : woodcut, color; 36.3 x 24.5 cm

Tai no yume Ebisu no soroban, The red snappers dream: Ebisu using an abacus. Utagawa, Toyohiro, 1773?-1829?, artist, 1805. 1 print : woodcut, color; 34.6 x 24 cm

Festival of the god of good fortune, Ebisu. Print shows indoor scene with several women, two children, and two men, eating. Date 1800 or 1801

The god of good fortune, Ebisu. Print shows the Ebisu, the Japanese god of good fortune and of fishermen, holding a fishing pole in his right hand and a large fish under his left arm

The red snappers dream: Ebisu using an abacus. Print shows a red snapper in a basket dreaming that Ebisu, one of the seven lucky gods of Japan, is using an abacus. Date 1805

Ebisu and Daikaku celebrating. Print shows Ebisu, in the rear with fishing pole and fish, and holding a fan, and Daikaku, in the foreground

Ebisu and catfish. Print shows Ebisu, one of the seven lucky gods of Japan, cutting up a catfish, a woman fans a hibachi next to him, and on the left two patrons are eating. Date 1855

Christmas illuminations, Ebisu, Tokyo, Japan

Ebisu, God of Plenty
The God of Plenty, and Daily Food, the most popular of Japans household gods : his basket is filled with the red- skinned tai, a favourite sea food

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"Ebisu: The God of Good Fortune and Blessings" Ebisu, a beloved deity in Japanese folklore, is often depicted as a jovial and kind figure. In the artwork "A Woman as Ebisu, " created by Katsukawa Shuntei around 1820, we see the portrayal taking on a female form. This unique representation showcases the fluidity and adaptability of this god. Another famous depiction can be found in Hokusai's work from 1797. Alongside Daikoku, another god associated with wealth and prosperity, Ebisu stands tall as one of Japan's gods of fortune. Their presence symbolizes abundance and good luck for those who believe in their power. In modern times, artists continue to explore the significance in everyday life. The series "The Seven Gods of Good Luck in Modern Life" captures Ebisu's essence within contemporary settings. These artworks remind us that fortune can be found not only in ancient traditions but also amidst our modern world. Woodblock prints from the early 19th century depict actors embodying the Seven Gods of Fortune aboard a treasure ship. Among them is Ebisu, radiating joy while spreading blessings to all who encounter him on this majestic vessel. Utagawa Toyohiro beautifully portrays Ebisu alongside Benten walking through snow-covered landscapes—a testament to his enduring presence even during harsh winters when hope may seem scarce. Throughout history, various artists have paid homage to these gods through their works. Kitao Shigemasa's masterpiece from between 1775-1780 depicts all seven lucky gods together—each representing different aspects of prosperity and happiness they bring into people's lives. Shunsen (Shunko II), Katsukawa captures their vibrant personalities once again during the 1810s; an anonymous artist continues this tradition circa 1878.