It is believed that the Buddhist priest Tenkai, who was the tutor of Iemitsu, the grandson of Tokugawa Ieyasu, selected this group to create a quintessence of the essential virtues of the man. The 7 gods, painted on this ema votive plaque are, from left to right Fukurokuju, Jurōjin, Daikokuten, Bishamonten, Benzaiten, Hotei and Ebisu.
EXIF info:
Nikon Df
Lens: 24-70mm F/2.8G
Focal Length: 42mm
Aperture: F/2.8
Shutter Speed: 1/200s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 1500