A large ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei. Around 1800 - image-1
A large ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei. Around 1800 - image-2
A large ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei. Around 1800 - image-1A large ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei. Around 1800 - image-2

Lot 310 Dα

A large ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei. Around 1800

Auction 1190 - overview Cologne
11.12.2021, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 1.000 € - 1.200 €
Result: 938 € (incl. premium)

A large ivory netsuke of a laughing Hotei. Around 1800

Seated hirsute with one hand placed on his left knee and with very large feet, the loosely worn robe with a cloud pattern reaveals the chest and huge pot-belly. Signed Masakazu in an oval reserve.
Height 3.5 cm; width 5.1 cm

Provenance

The Kolodotschko Collection, acquired at Lempertz, Cologne, 5.6.2015, lot 1022