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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
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