Katalognummer: NE0920-046 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI ON HIS TREASURE BAG BEING PULLED BY A KARAKO Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A charming ivory study depicting the lucky god Hotei seated on his treasure bag, holding an uchiwa fan and laughing, while a karako pulls him along. The robes are incised with scrolling vines and the ivory is of a very good color, finely stained. The manner of the carving, expressions and decoration of the garments suggests Kyoto school and probably by a follower of Yoshitomo. Good, functional himotoshi through the underside. LENGTH 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition. Expected age cracks. Fine patina. Provenance: French private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
Katalognummer: NE0920-046 AN IVORY NETSUKE OF HOTEI ON HIS TREASURE BAG BEING PULLED BY A KARAKO Unsigned Japan, Kyoto, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A charming ivory study depicting the lucky god Hotei seated on his treasure bag, holding an uchiwa fan and laughing, while a karako pulls him along. The robes are incised with scrolling vines and the ivory is of a very good color, finely stained. The manner of the carving, expressions and decoration of the garments suggests Kyoto school and probably by a follower of Yoshitomo. Good, functional himotoshi through the underside. LENGTH 5.5 cm Condition: Very good condition. Expected age cracks. Fine patina. Provenance: French private collection. Schätzpreis 估價: € 2.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.000 -
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