A wide, lively carving of the Odori Shichifukujin (Dancing Seven Lucky Gods), arranged in a single flowing scene that reads as movement across the grain.
Rather than isolating each figure, this composition is designed to feel like harmony in motion—an image often chosen when you want a space to support cooperation, steady rhythm, and shared momentum.
About this piece
This is a carved wood sculpture made from keyaki (zelkova), finished to emphasize the long horizontal format and the sense of continuous dance from figure to figure. The “Odori Shichifukujin” arrangement follows a well-known Japanese decorative model in which the Seven Lucky Gods are presented as an ensemble, not as separate icons—an approach that developed through popular tradition and seasonal display culture, where the group is appreciated as a single, balanced scene.
Cultural note
In Japan, the Shichifukujin are a familiar set of auspicious figures associated with good fortune and well-being, often encountered at temples and shrines, on pilgrimage routes, and in New Year customs. The “dancing” form is commonly understood as a light, celebratory expression of harmony—fortune as something shared and circulating rather than held by one person. When kept in the home or workplace, such images are typically approached with simple respect: placed where they can be seen calmly, kept clean, and handled with care (especially the faces and hands), with an intention of appreciation rather than casual decoration.
Details
- Size: H 22.0 × W 66.0 × D 9.0 cm
- Material: Keyaki (Zelkova)
- Origin: Made in China
Placement & care
- Place on a stable, level surface where the full width can be appreciated without crowding.
- Avoid direct sunlight, strong heat, and high humidity to help preserve the wood and finish.
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid wet cleaning or chemical sprays on the surface.
- When moving the piece, lift from the base/supporting areas rather than pulling on projecting details.
Shipping timeline
- Ships within 2–3 business days.
