Unsigned
L 5.3×H 3.8cm
excellent preserved condition.
Provenance: Ex. Collection of a Private US Collector.
This a Kyoto School Netsuke, carved in Early 18th centuries, that depicts a seated and laughing Hotei. His robe falling open to reveal a large hairy belly.
carrying a large bag of fortune over his shoulders while holding a fan with his right hand. The Karakos are with the God of Happiness, is on top of the bag right next to the deity’s head. The garments of Hotei and Karako are decorated with spiraling scrolls in the style of Chinese.
The robe with incised geometrical patterns. Faithful time-period chimney himotoshi. Wonderful two-tone patina; a shade darker on the back and bottom. It has some age hairlines, common to netsuke this old, it is solid and otherwise.
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