A small Tokyo school wood and ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Mitsunobu. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 868 Dα

A small Tokyo school wood and ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Mitsunobu. Late 19th century

Auktion 1061 - Übersicht Köln
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst III - Japanische Kunst inkl. Netsuke Slg. Kolodotschko IV
Schätzpreis: 700 € - 900 €
Ergebnis: 1.240 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

A small Tokyo school wood and ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Mitsunobu. Late 19th century

Seated pot-bellied leaning back against his large bag and holding a Chinese-style stiff fan, the surface of the bag with patterned reserves embellished with horn inlays.
Height 2.3 cm; length 3.7 cm

Provenienz

Raymond Bushell (1910-1998), Tokyo (sold at Sotheby’s London, 18.11.1999, lot 12)