• A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
  • A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky.
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medium billiken japanese lucky god, gold bisque clay billiken

medium billiken japanese lucky god, gold bisque clay billiken

¥15,518 JPY
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A cute ceramic statue of Billiken, ‘The God of Things As They Ought To Be!’ It is good luck to rub the soles of his feet and offer some money to this god who resides in Osaka. A five yen piece is usually offered as it is particularly lucky. The word for five yen in Japanese is ‘go-en,’ which also has the double meaning of good luck.

The Billiken figurine is made from a thin bisque clay, painted in an antiqued, lucky gold. He has a rough rustic style finish and looks nice with other vintage goods.

Display him on a Japanese tray or stand for an interesting interior accent and good fortune.

- measures around 21 cm (8.2”) high x 14 cm (5’5”) across.
- weighs 600 gm.

(We have a few of these Billiken figures. There may be slight differences in the shades and markings of the antique gold finish.)

(listing for Billiken only)

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BILLIKEN
Known in Osaka as “The God of Things As They Ought To Be,” Billiken is quite a famous god who can be spotted easily around the city. Many people who visit Osaka take pictures with Billiken statues, place donations around the statues and rub the god’s feet for luck. Billiken has a mischievous smile with pointed elf-like ears, an elongated head, and looks quite like a Buddha.

JAPANESE 5 YEN COIN
Many Japanese believe in destiny and good luck. The term "go-en" is connected to seemingly chance encounters that result in long and meaningful relationships. It can often mean a bond formed between people but it can also refer to connections with objects like a car, a piece of artwork, or a house. If you ask a Japanese person how they started their career, how they met their partners, or how they found a wonderful painting. Most answers would be "Go-en ga arimashita". There was "go-en" (good luck) involved and that it was meant to be!

The 5-yen coin in Japan is also called “go-en”. Sounding the same as the “go-en” (good luck), many Japanese people believe a 5-yen coin around helps them find out what destiny has in store for them. It could be a partner, a wonderful job, a wonderful trip, or their dream home. 5 yen coins are used at Japanese shrines and temples as an offering while saying a prayer of thanks or wishing for something in the future. The 5-yen coin helps bring good luck and the serendipity of what is meant to be!

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