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Netsuke of Hotei with Bag

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A brown wooden carving of Hotei, depicted as a smiling, chubby man with a large belly, wearing a robe, sitting on a surface with one knee bent. He holds a large bag in one hand and a staff in the other. The bag is positioned on the ground beside him, while the staff has a curved top. The background is grey with a subtle shadow cast by the carving.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
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