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Devanandas Fourteen Auspicious Dreams Foretelling the Birth of Mahavira... ca. 1465Devanandas Fourteen Auspicious Dreams Foretelling the Birth of Mahavira: Folio from a Kalpasutra Manuscript, ca. 1465
A Kamezaki Brewer's Celebration of His Good Fortune, 1875. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiA Kamezaki Brewer's Celebration of His Good Fortune, 1875. Series: The Postal News, no. 452
Pulling Pine Shoots on the Day of the Rat, 1882. Creator: Tsukioka YoshitoshiPulling Pine Shoots on the Day of the Rat, 1882. From Sketches by Yoshitoshi
Seven Actors as the Gods of Good Fortune, Late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni ISeven Actors as the Gods of Good Fortune, Late 18th-early 19th century
AI Image - Illustration of Cinderella, 2023. Creator: Heritage ImagesAI Image - Illustration of Cinderella, 2023. In the folk tale of "Cinderella", or "The Little Glass Slipper"
Avoir fait un voyage de quinze lieues en chemin de fer.. 1855. Creator: Honore DaumierAvoir fait un voyage de quinze lieues en chemin de fer.. 1855....et pas un accident...quelle chance! (To have made a journey of fifteen leagues by rail, and not a single accident...how lucky!)
La Dot...vous connaissez la fortune... 19th century. Creator: Honore DaumierLa Dot...vous connaissez la fortune... 19th century. La Dot... you know fortune
Guo Ju (Kaku Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China... c. 1848/50Guo Ju (Kaku Kyo), from the series "Twenty-four Paragons of Filial Piety in China (Morokoshi nijushiko)", c. 1848/50
Original Perspective Picture of the Fashionable Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Furyu... 1740s. Creator: Okumura Masanobu)Original Perspective Picture of the Fashionable Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Furyu shichi fukujin uki-e kongen), 1740s
Flat Iron Holder, c. 1938. Creator: Mildred FordFlat Iron Holder, c. 1938
918 F St NW, Washington, DC. Creator: Chris Suspect918 F St NW, Washington, DC
Vase with Figures, Landscape, and Auspicious Symbols, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Circular Box with Peacocks, Peonies, and Auspicious Motifs, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620)
Bowl with Mandarin Ducks, Cranes, Auspicious Creatures, and Stylized Flowers, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), first half of 16th century
No. 7: The Bridal Procession (Koshi-iri), from the series "The Mouses WeddingNo. 7: The Bridal Procession (Koshi-iri), from the series " The Mouses Wedding (Nezumi no yome-iri)", 1804
Almanac, Japan, 1883. Creator: Matsui TokaAlmanac, Japan, 1883
Vase with Bamboo, Auspicious Symbols, and Military and Civilian Figures in a Landscape, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Bowl with Medallions of Archaistic and Auspicious Motifs, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Daoquang reign mark and period (1821-1850)
The Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Japan, 1809. Creator: HokusaiThe Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Japan, 1809
Square-Sided Jar with Dragons, Phoenixes, Cranes, and Auspicious Symbols, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1573-1620)
The Good-Luck Branch, 1907. Creator: Helen HydeThe Good-Luck Branch, 1907
God Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles, 9th / 10th century. Creator: UnknownGod Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles, 9th/10th century
Good Luck Token in the Form of a Shoe, Netherlands, c. 1840. Creator: UnknownGood Luck Token in the Form of a Shoe, Netherlands, c. 1840
Seeing a Performance, 1789. Creator: Kitagawa UtamaroSeeing a Performance, 1789
Courtesan Dressed in an Elaborate Gown Embroidered with Emblems of Good Luck, ca. 1800. Possibly by Kubo Shunman
Monkey mascot, Douglas World Cruiser souvenir, 1924. Creator: UnknownMonkey mascot, Douglas World Cruiser souvenir, 1924. Stuffed toy spider monkey mascot named " Maggie". Each member of the World Flight (first flight around the world)
New Year Custom: Makeup on the New Year Morning, Edo period, ca. 1806-1811
New Year Custom: Wish for a New Years Auspicious Dream, Edo period, ca. 1806-1811
Good Luck from Pitlochry, 1930s. Creator: UnknownGood Luck from Pitlochry, 1930s. Souvenir of the Scottish town of Pitlochry, child wearing a kilt and holding a bunch of lucky heather
Bags of Luck from Eastbourne, 1932. Creator: UnknownBags of Luck from Eastbourne, 1932. Handbags - souvenir of Eastbourne on the south coast
Ewer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Iran, late 12th century. Creator: UnknownEwer with Lamp-Shaped Spout, Iran, late 12th century. Arabic inscriptions of good wishes to the owner
Ewer Base with Zodiac Medallions, Iran, first half 13th century. Creator: UnknownEwer Base with Zodiac Medallions, Iran, first half 13th century. Three inscriptional bands, carry blessings to the owner
Mirror, Iran, 12th century. Creator: UnknownMirror, Iran, 12th century. With inscription bearing good wishes in Arabic
Pierced Bowl Signed by Hasan al-Qashani, Iran, late 11th-early 12th century. Auspicious words glory, prosperity, blessed power, and mercy to its owner are inscribed in cursive script
Ewer with Inscriptions and Hunting Scenes, Iran, 11th century. Creator: UnknownEwer with Inscriptions and Hunting Scenes, Iran, 11th century. Arabic script reads With auspiciousness, blessing, prosperity and joy, "
Ewer with Calligraphic Band, Iran, 12th century. Creator: UnknownEwer with Calligraphic Band, Iran, 12th century. One of the earliest examples of the twelfth-century development of metalwork inlay
Ewer with Repeated Arabic Phrase, "Blessing", Iran, 10th centuryEwer with Repeated Arabic Phrase, " Blessing", Iran, 10th century
Incense Burner, Iran, 12th century. Creator: UnknownIncense Burner, Iran, 12th century. Birds figure prominently in the decorative repertoire of the Seljuq period, and were probably associated with good fortune
Ewer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Creator: UnknownEwer, Iran or Afghanistan, ca. 1180-1210. Harpies and astrological imagery heighten the auspiciousness of this ornament
Ewer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic, Iran, 2nd half 12th-early 13th centuryEwer with Horsemen Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes to its Owner, Iran, second half 12th-early 13th century. Horsemen in procession between two rows of kufic inscription. Mina i production
Inscribed Pen Box, Iran, 15th century. Creator: UnknownInscribed Pen Box, Iran, 15th century. Inscriptions in thuluth and naskh scripts include poetic verses and good wishes to the owner
Long-Handled Spoon Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes, Iran, 11th century. Kufic inscription
Dish, Iran, second half 15th century. Creator: UnknownDish, Iran, second half 15th century. With an inscription of wishes for good fortune
Candlestick inscribed with Wishes for Good Fortune, Peace and Happiness to its Owner, Iran, ca. 1500
Part of Lamp or Incense Burner Inscribed in Arabic with Good Wishes, Iran, 10th-11th century
Large Turquoise Jar, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: UnknownLarge Turquoise Jar, Iran, 12th-13th century. Motifs typical of the Seljuq period including winged griffins and arabesque design. with inscriptions of good wishes in small kufic script
Seven Gods of Good Fortune, 1808-27. Creator: HokusaiSeven Gods of Good Fortune, 1808-27
Mallet of Daikoku, One of the Gods of Good Fortune, and a Rat, probably 1828
Ebisu and Daikoku; Two of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, 19th century
Benzaiten (Goddess of Music and Good Fortune) Seated on a White Dragon, 1832
Three Gods of Good Fortune Visit the Yoshiwara... early 19th century. Creator: Hosoda EishiThree Gods of Good Fortune Visit the Yoshiwara; or " Scenes of Pleasure at the Height of Spring", early 19th century
Mandala of the One-Syllable Golden Wheel, 18th century. Creator: UnknownMandala of the One-Syllable Golden Wheel, 18th century. The Mandala of the One-Syllable Golden Wheel (Japanese: Ichiji Kinrin Mandara) envisions the power of a single Sanskrit syllable
The Money-Tree, 1922. Creator: UnknownThe Money-Tree, 1922. According to Chinese legend, the money tree brings fortune and is a symbol of affluence, nobility and auspiciousness. From " Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C
The Menat, 1923. Symbol of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor, worn for protection, fertility and virility. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London)
Tsuru, from Momoyo-gusa (The World of Things) Vol II, pub.1909 (colour block woodcut). Cranes;
Goodbye, footman; Good luck, soldier, 1941. Artist: Cecil BeatonGoodbye, footman; Good luck, soldier, 1941. A young man leaves his place of employ to begin his life in the army. From Air of Glory, by Cecil Beaton. [His Majestys Stationery Office, London, 1941]
Happy New Year, French Postcard, c1900. Private collection
Mercury (Hermes) holding a purse (as bringer of good fortune), Roman, 1st century. British Museum
Native American Memomini Dolls, for keeping husband and wife faithfull to one another
Roman mosaic of a Roman warship, c. 2nd century BCRoman mosaic of a Roman warship, in Sousse Museum. Note the ram at the prow, and the eye for good luck, c.2nd century BC
