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An ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei with a karako. Early 19th century

Auktion 1061 - Übersicht Köln
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asiatische Kunst III - Japanische Kunst inkl. Netsuke Slg. Kolodotschko IV
Schätzpreis: 700 € - 900 €

An ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei with a karako. Early 19th century

Standing, his robe open to reveal his pot-belly and supporting a karako climbing over his shoulder, who holds a stiff Chinese-style fan. The eye pupils of black horn. Inscribed Okakoto in a rectangular reserve.
Height 7 cm