An ivory two-part manjû of Hotei with two karako, by Kôju. Mid-19th century - image-1

Lot 799 Dα

An ivory two-part manjû of Hotei with two karako, by Kôju. Mid-19th century

Auction 1061 - overview Cologne
05.12.2015, 11:00 - Asian Art III - Japanese Art incl. The Netsuke Collection of Kolodotschko IV
Estimate: 500 € - 700 €
Result: 1.488 € (incl. premium)

An ivory two-part manjû of Hotei with two karako, by Kôju. Mid-19th century

Carved in sunken Relief with Hotei seated with a stiff fan on a stag, led by a karako holding the reigns and a second playful karako behind, on the reverse Hotei’s bag in engraving. Signed Kôju with kaô.
Diameter 4.8 cm