Solid bronze sculpture of Daikokuten (or Daikoku), one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin) of Japan. He is the deity of prosperity, wealth, and cuisine. He is depicted wearing a hat, a large sack of treasure on his back, and a magic hammer (Uchide no Kozuchi) in his right hand. The figure stands on bales of rice, symbolizing abundance and wealth. Signed, Japan, Meiji / Taisho Period, Early 20th Century. Wear consistent with age and use.