Lot 1354 D‡α

Two small okimono of Hotei, the first of wood, the other of ivory. Late 19th century

Two small okimono of Hotei, the first of wood, the other of ivory, a) standing with a staff from which hang a bag and a karako swinging, and b) of Hotei seated sleeping and two Japanese boys, one painting the belly with a brush, the other pulling a rope. Signed Yoshiyuki. Late 19th century. (2)
Height 6.9 cm and 4.1 cm