Japanese bronze group of Jurojin at David Brower Antiques, London-based dealer in 19th century antiques

Jurojin, is one of the seven gods of luck (Shichi Fukujin). He is the god of longevity and happiness, and is represented with a beard, carrying a staff with a sutra hanging from it, which is said to hold the secret of longevity. Often a stag that is said to be 1,500 years old accompanies him.