Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune: Benzaiten (Gold Plated/24K) Sculptor: Makita Shuuun Original Model - Buddhist Statue, Ornament, Takaoka Bronze Ware

Series: Seven Lucky Gods (Pure Gold Plated) Body Size: Height 6.2 x Width 6.5 x Depth 4 cm Weight: Approx. 320 g Material: Alloy (Original sculptor: Makita Shuuun) Pure gold plated finish [Takaoka Copperware/Made in Japan] ◆Product Contents: Main body, in a presentation box [Matchmaking, Wealth, Performing Arts, Learning] The only goddess among the Seven Lucky Gods. Introduced from India as a water goddess, she was later incorporated into Buddhism and became a guardian deity presiding over music, eloquence, wealth, and wisdom. She is depicted as a beautiful woman playing the biwa (Japanese lute).