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

Lot 1149 Dα

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

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 1.116 € (incl. premium)

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