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Netsuke of Hotei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a Netsuke of Hotei. Small figurine of a smiling man with a large belly, sitting cross-legged. The figurine has a rounded face with a wide smile showing teeth, and a receding hairline. The man is holding a large fan in his right hand. He wears a robe with a round, buttoned panel on the chest. The robe folds over the man's left shoulder and arm. The man's large belly protrudes outward. The figurine has a light brown color with darker brown shading. The background is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 385 px
Public Domain
Yes
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