Lot 1152 D‡α

An Edo school ivory two-part manjû of Hotei, by Kômin. Mid-19th century

Carved in sunken relief with Hotei with a very large flywhisk and a stiff fan sitting next to a huge bag, while a karako behind the bag is raising his hands to his ears and waving them to frighten Hotei, on the reverse a wind wheel. Signed Ichieisai Kômin with kaô.
Diameter 4.9 cm