FUKUROKUJU. Netsuke carved from bone

The miniature is cut from the solid base of a moose horn with tinting.

Fukurokuju (Japanese: 福)) - kami, one of the seven Japanese gods of happiness. It was borrowed by Shintoism from Chinese Taoism. Three goals are synthesized in his name." Fuku" means "happiness", "roku" means "official well—being", and "ju" means "longevity" and, if possible, immortality. Sometimes, like another god of happiness, Jurodzin, is depicted as a typical Taoist saint Shou-sin, which confuses their identification. Fukurokuju is considered the god-ruler of the south Polar star. He lives in his own Palace, surrounded by a fragrant garden. In this garden, among other things, the herb of immortality grows. Fukurokuju, the only one of all the Seven gods of happiness, is credited with the ability to revive the dead.

Elk horn - natural noble bone. Eco-friendly material unique in its value. Moose shed their horns every year. Collected in the forest, they store the vital heat, and since ancient times are the most popular natural raw materials for artistic processing.