Netsuke - Boxwood - Hotei con karako - Japan - Edo Period (1600-1868)

Netsuke in wood depicting Hotei transporting two karako inside the bags held on the baton on the shoulder. Blonde amber patina, himotoshi on the back, very soft to the touch. Edo period, 19th century. Good condition - the end part of the baton is missing - see photo The lot will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 or at most 2 business days from the day of payment. The shipping price includes delivery via UPS, TNT, DHL or SDA courier (depending on destination address) with full insurance and professional packaging. Original certificate compiled by Luca Mastromauro, an expert in Japanese art, registered with the Milan Chamber of Commerce (number: 2617) , which will be sent with the lot. Copy of Certificate of Antiquity compliant with the international CITES regulations drawn up by the CE. S. AR Archaeometric Study Centre based in London, Milan and Rome, together with the item. The original is only available upon request. This item cannot be sold to buyers outside the EU.