A stained ivory two-part manjû of Hotei preparing tea, by Hôryû. Mid-19th century - image-1

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A stained ivory two-part manjû of Hotei preparing tea, by Hôryû. Mid-19th century

Auktion 1061 - Übersicht Köln
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst III - Japanische Kunst inkl. Netsuke Slg. Kolodotschko IV
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A stained ivory two-part manjû of Hotei preparing tea, by Hôryû. Mid-19th century

Carved in sunken relief with a seated Hotei whisking matcha in a tea bowl, in front of him a pot (chagama) for boiling water in a sunken hearth; on the reverse a feather fan and rings (kan) for lifting the chagama from the coals. Signed Hôryû with kaô.
Diameter 4.4 cm