A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of Hotei as a Zen monk. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 867 D‡α

A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of Hotei as a Zen monk. Late 19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
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A Tokyo school ivory netsuke of Hotei as a Zen monk. Late 19th century

Seated in an abbot’s chair with a stiff fan with a long plume, the robe falling open to reveal the plump belly, a ring across his chest holding the kikkô-patterned shawl (kesa) in place.
Height 3.9 cm