Netsuke of Hotei with Bag
Oval-shaped object made of light-colored material, possibly ivory. A smiling man with a large head, round belly, and short hair is carved on the object. He wears a vest and holds an object in his right hand. The man is under a tree with thin branches and red and black beads. A white tag with black Japanese characters hangs from a branch.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 19th century
- Medium
- Ivory inlay with various materials
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 600 × 400 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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