A boxwood netsuke of a laughing Hotei, by Gyokkôsai. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 651 Dα

A boxwood netsuke of a laughing Hotei, by Gyokkôsai. Mid-19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 200 € - 300 €
Result: 310 € (incl. premium)

A boxwood netsuke of a laughing Hotei, by Gyokkôsai. Mid-19th century

Carved as a flat round shape, the god looking out from his bag and holding onto the knot. Both cord holes lined with ivory. Signed Gyokkôsai.
Height 2.4 cm; width 4.4 cm