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People respect to acquire safety and happy living.[4]\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eJurōjin is often identified with Fukurokuju, another of the Seven Gods of Fortune. In some accounts, the two are said to inhabit the same body. As such, the two are often confused.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat is a Netsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. 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tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3cms (1 1\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eThere is a signature on the base - I am unable to discern\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJurōjin (寿老人)\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the Seven Gods of Fortune or Shichifukujin, according to Taoist beliefs. 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