An ivory netsuke of Hotei and karako, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century - image-1

Lot 1045 Dα

An ivory netsuke of Hotei and karako, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century

Auktion 1053 - Übersicht Köln
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanische Kunst - Netsuke, Okimono, Lack und Sagemono, Schwertschmuck
Schätzpreis: 600 € - 900 €
Ergebnis: 500 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

An ivory netsuke of Hotei and karako, by Hidemasa. Early 19th century

Seated with head resting in his propped up left arm, the karako in front of him grabbing Hotei by one earlobe and pulling out nose hairs with tweezers. Signed Hidemasa in an oval reserve.
Height 2.7 cm; width 4.3 cm

Provenienz

Lempertz, Cologne, 11./12.12.2009, lot 819