A large ivory of a laughing Hotei. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 1019 Dα

A large ivory of a laughing Hotei. Late 18th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €
Result: 558 € (incl. premium)

A large ivory of a laughing Hotei. Late 18th century

Standing pot-bellied with his bag atop his head and supporting it with his left hand, as he lifts the seam of his robe in order to wade through a stream.
Height 8.2 cm

Hotei wading through water is a theme in Edo period zenga and Kano school painting.