An ivory netsuke of Hotei taking a bath, by Masakazu. Mid-19th century - image-1

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An ivory netsuke of Hotei taking a bath, by Masakazu. Mid-19th century

Auktion 1044 - Übersicht Köln
06.12.2014, 10:30 - Netsuke aus der Slg. Kolodotschko II, Japanische Kunst
Schätzpreis: 500 € - 700 €
Ergebnis: 744 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

An ivory netsuke of Hotei taking a bath, by Masakazu. Mid-19th century

Sitting in a small water-filled tub while a karako standing behind him scrubs Hotei’s hirsute back. The hair tufts of black horn. Signed Masakazu in an oval reserve.
Height 3.1 cm; length 3.8 cm