An ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei emerging from a scroll, by Tomo. First half 19th century - image-1

Lot 777 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei emerging from a scroll, by Tomo. First half 19th century

Auction 1044 - overview Cologne
06.12.2014, 10:30 - The Kolodotschko Collection of Netsuke, Japanese Art
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 496 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei emerging from a scroll, by Tomo. First half 19th century

A hanging scroll opening to reveal the painting of a Hotei coming to life, standing out in relief, a bag on his back. The end knobs of the scroll of black horn. Signed Tomo in a wavy reserve.
Height 4.9 cm

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