

Snowball Pushed by Hotei and a Child
White ceramic sculpture of "Snowball Pushed by Hotei and a Child". The sculpture depicts two figures pushing a large sphere. The larger figure, Hotei, is positioned on the right side. Hotei wears a robe with folds and has a rounded belly. The smaller figure, a child, is on the left side. The child wears a short robe and pushes with both hands. The sphere is large and shiny, reflecting light. The background is a plain gray color. The figures and sphere are made of white ceramic material. The sculpture shows a scene with Hotei and a child pushing a snowball. The artist's work features a glossy finish on the ceramic.
Artwork Details
- Date
- mid-19th century
- Medium
- White porcelain (Hirado ware)
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 450 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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