Fukurokuju (happiness, wealth and longevity) is one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese mythology.

Ito Jakuchu(1716-1800) was a Japanese painter of the mid-Edo period. Born in Kyoto as a son of a grocery store. Studied Kano School style, Rimpa and Chinese Ming style painting by hismelf. Many of his paintings focused on traditionally Japanese painting subjects, particularly chickens and other birds.

ink on paper with silk mounting
dimensions: 80×30cm(artwork), 158×32cm(overall)
minor wormholes on paper(repaired)
with wooden storage box