A GROUP OF THREE WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI
A GROUP OF THREE WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first of dark wood depicting Hotei leaning on his treasure bag, good himotoshi. The second with Hotei and karako seated inside the treasure bag and holding an open scroll. The third depicting a further Hotei seated with a karako at his side, signed to the underside.
HEIGHT c. 4 cm each
Condition: Very good condition with wear and few age cracks.
Provenance: German private collection.
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A GROUP OF THREE WOOD NETSUKE OF HOTEI
Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
The first of dark wood depicting Hotei leaning on his treasure bag, good himotoshi. The second with Hotei and karako seated inside the treasure bag and holding an open scroll. The third depicting a further Hotei seated with a karako at his side, signed to the underside.
HEIGHT c. 4 cm each
Condition: Very good condition with wear and few age cracks.
Provenance: German private collection.
