A fine shibuichi two-part manjû of Hotei, by Motozane. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 1171 Dα

A fine shibuichi two-part manjû of Hotei, by Motozane. Mid-19th century

Auktion 1053 - Übersicht Köln
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanische Kunst - Netsuke, Okimono, Lack und Sagemono, Schwertschmuck
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A fine shibuichi two-part manjû of Hotei, by Motozane. Mid-19th century

In iroe-takazôgan and engraving a laughing Hotei seated behind his patched bag underneath a pine branch and with a karako seated on his shoulders. Signed Motozane with kaô.
Diameter 4.1 cm

Probably by Taizan Motozane III (ca. 1794-1865) of Mito in Hitachi Province