A large ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Seishi (Kiyoyuki). Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 1190 Dα

A large ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Seishi (Kiyoyuki). Late 19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 400 € - 500 €
Result: 1.364 € (incl. premium)

A large ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Seishi (Kiyoyuki). Late 19th century

The god stands upright and craddles a tiny Benten on his left hand while the other tiny five Gods of Good Luck sit on top of his shouldered bag. Signed Seishi (Kiyoyuki).
Height 6.1 cm

Provenance

Rudolf and Johanna Pohl, acquired in the late Meiji period in Japan (sold at Nagel, Stuttgart, 16.11.2005, lot 3768)