Lot 615 D‡α

A marine ivory netsuke of Hotei, by Raku. Early 19th century

Seated with an Okame mask in front of his face and raising his hand covered by the sleeve to the mouth in a womanish manner, to his face, the left arm resting on his bag, identified as treasure bag by the shippô pattern. Signed Raku in a wavy reserve.
Height 3.7 cm