A fine Edo school two-part ivory manjû of Hotei, by Chôunsai. Mid-19th century - image-1

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A fine Edo school two-part ivory manjû of Hotei, by Chôunsai. Mid-19th century

Auktion 1053 - Übersicht Köln
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanische Kunst - Netsuke, Okimono, Lack und Sagemono, Schwertschmuck
Schätzpreis: 600 € - 800 €
Ergebnis: 1.116 € (inkl. Aufgeld)

A fine Edo school two-part ivory manjû of Hotei, by Chôunsai. Mid-19th century

Carved in sunken relief with Hotei seated in a furoshiki tied above his head and pulling his mouth into a big smile to amuse the karako in front of him, the reverse showing Hotei’s hirsute back. Signed Chôunsai and seal Hidechika.
Diameter 4.6 cm