Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei with Staff | signed Type_Berta Hummel Issued: 1912 - 1928

Issued: 1912 - 1928

very minor professional restoration to under music box

Scene 12: Three women walking

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Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei with Staff | signed Type_Berta Hummel Issued: 1912 - 1928Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Hotei with Sack In Japanese culture Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, who originated in Buddhism and were adopted in Japan. He was a favourite subject of many netsuke carvers. Hotei is often linked to prosperity, health and appear wrestling, playing or delivering gifts. signed to base An exceptionally well carved piece with very fine facial detail, even down to eyebrows together with fine pattern work in the