NETSUKE. HOTEI AND DAIKOKU AS WRESTLERS.
18th century.

The two sturdy and muscular lucky gods as wrestlers in a well balanced position as the squatting Hotei is lifting with both arms Daikoku with his typical soft cap on his head; who tries to rest himself on Hotei's head. Small nick on the corner of the apron. Height 6;8cm. Condition A/B.

Literature:
Bandini 'Tiny Titans' The sum?netsuke collection of Karl-Ludwig Kley. Compare: p 62; no. 73.

Provenance:
Old collection no. 37.

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