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Shichifukujin ["Seven Lucky Gods"]
Kiyama, Shōzan [produced by].
[Japan: Kiyama Shōzan, ca. Taishō to early Shōwa period (1920-30s)?].
A set of seven woodblock-printed match labels featuring the Seven Lucky Gods - Ebisu, Daikokuten, Benzaiten, Bishamonten, Hotei, Fukurokuju, and Jurōjin. The text on each card records the name Kiyama - the individual who produced (and perhaps designed) the set for a group of match card enthusiasts. An interesting set for rinhyō collectors, charmingly illustrated.
One envelope with tipped-in woodblock title print + 7 woodblock-printed cards, complete. Browning to four cards. Light creases and marks to envlope. Each card measures approximately 6 x 4.2 cm. Envelope measures 9.7 x 6.3 cm.