A small Edo school wood netsuke of a yawning Hotei. Late 18th century - image-1

Lot 1017 Dα

A small Edo school wood netsuke of a yawning Hotei. Late 18th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 600 € - 900 €

A small Edo school wood netsuke of a yawning Hotei. Late 18th century

Seated yawning and stretching his arms, the hands clasped above his head, his bundle placed behind him. On the flat base the smaller cord hole lined with ivory. Inscribed Miwa.
Height 3.3 cm; width 3.6 cm