OKIMONO: HOTEI.
Japan. Meiji period.

Ivory with finely engraved details; robe and fan browned. The god of luck happily laughing; rubbing his big belly with his right hand. He has a knotted wooden staff tucked under his arm; from which his big bag and gunpai-uchiwa (fans) are hanging. H. 10.7cm; W. 7.5cm. Sh鹓etsu (autumn moon) in red lacquer reserve. Condition A/B. Age cracks.

Please note that objects made of ivory; rhinoceros horn and turtle shell; due to Cites regulations can only be sold within the European Community. At present the export in third countries is prohibited.
Art trade; Van Ham.