An ivory okimono-type netsuke of a laughing Hotei with a karako, by Chômin. Early 20th century - image-1

Lot 866 Dα

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of a laughing Hotei with a karako, by Chômin. Early 20th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 200 € - 400 €
Result: 260 € (incl. premium)

An ivory okimono-type netsuke of a laughing Hotei with a karako, by Chômin. Early 20th century

Standing, his robe open to reveal his pot-belly, he holds a large stiff fan in his raised arm, and shoulders a limp bag, in front of him a karako with a bundle of scrolls on his back. The hair tufts of black horn. Signed Chômin.
Height 6.4 cm