An ivory netsuke of Hotei
An ivory netsuke of Hotei
By Tomoyuki, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The god seated with one raised knee, turning to the left while a small rat clambers on his head, stirring miso in a large bowl, his robe stained in green and details inlaid, the cord holes ringed with horn; signed Tomoyuki with a seal. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) wide.
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An ivory netsuke of Hotei
By Tomoyuki, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
The god seated with one raised knee, turning to the left while a small rat clambers on his head, stirring miso in a large bowl, his robe stained in green and details inlaid, the cord holes ringed with horn; signed Tomoyuki with a seal. 3.5cm (1 3/8in) wide.
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