Lot 159 D‡α

Two ivory netsuke of Hotei. 19th century

Sitting at ease and leaning against their bag, a) dressed in a richly decorated robe and wearing a cap, signed Hidekazu with kaô, and b) with a little dog trying to climb on his belly. Age cracks. (2)
Height a) 4.8 cm; b) 2.7 cm