A massive ivory netsuke of Hotei with a karako, by Masamori. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 31 Dα

A massive ivory netsuke of Hotei with a karako, by Masamori. Late 18th century

Auction 1036 - overview Cologne
14.06.2014, 10:00 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke I
Estimate: 1.200 € - 1.500 €
Result: 2.806 € (incl. premium)

A massive ivory netsuke of Hotei with a karako, by Masamori. Late 18th century

Standing upright, lifting his bag with both hands, revealing a karako, who is holding an uchiwa. Hotei’s robe is covered with a dense pattern of chrysanthemums and foliage in fine line engraving. Signed Masamori in a rectangular reserve.
Height 7.4 cm

Provenance

Henry Charles Clifford, England
Duncan Beresford-Jones (1903-2000), Essex, England (sold at Christie´s, London, 7.6.2000, lot 25)