A large wood netsuke of Hotei in a boat, by Masatami. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1188 Dα

A large wood netsuke of Hotei in a boat, by Masatami. Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.400 €
Result: 2.356 € (incl. premium)

A large wood netsuke of Hotei in a boat, by Masatami. Late 19th century

The god rests in a boat, his body almost filling the whole length of the vessel, his head placed on his right hand, while the left hand rests on his belly. The eye pupils of horn. Signed Masatami tô in a rounded rectangular reserve.
Height 3.1 cm; length 6.9 cm