# Rat on the Hammer of Daikoku

- By: Takeuchi Seihô (Kyoto, 1864–1942)
- Date: 1874 - 1942
- Medium: paper, wood (plant material), linen (material), goudbrokaat
- Classification: hanging scroll
- Dimensions: height 120 cm x width 47 cm
- Credit line: Gift of J.P. Filedt Kok, Amsterdam
- Museum: [Rijksmuseum](https://www.rijksmuseum.nl/en/collection/object/AK-RAK-2015-2-7--5d32965ba02637775f6943bdfc33686e)
- Rights: [Public Domain Mark](http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)
- Picture: https://invisiblenetwork.ai/thumbs/web/47c8c63d537bbaaa163d45ce40bb37e8.jpg
- Who can see it: Teens profiles and older (museums give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the museum's own words)

The rat is the constant companion of the god of wealth, Daikoku. It is often depicted with the god of good fortune’s attribute, the magical wooden hammer he uses to grant wishes. Seiho created a pleasing contrast between the saturated black and soft grey brushstrokes. These kinds of easily accessible, skilfully painted works were popular with a large audience.