An Edo school ivory rounded square manjû of Hotei, by Minkoku. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 1150 Dα

An Edo school ivory rounded square manjû of Hotei, by Minkoku. Mid-19th century

Auction 1053 - overview Cologne
05.06.2015, 14:00 - Japanese Art - Netsuke, Okimono, Lacquer and Sagemono, Sword Decoration
Estimate: 400 € - 600 €

An Edo school ivory rounded square manjû of Hotei, by Minkoku. Mid-19th century

Carved in sunken relief with Hotei holding a stiff fan, his large bundle dangling from his head, while a seated karako points at Hotei who is sticking out his tongue. Signed Minkoku.
Width 4.6 cm