Hotei Japan

Large Japanese press molded earthenware figure of Hotei (literally "linen bag"), the god of happiness and prosperity.

Hotei was introduced to Japan in the late 12th century due to the rise in popularity of Zen Buddhism.

Knows as Budai or Pu-Tai in China (nicknamed the Laughing Buddha) and Hotei in Japan (one of Japan's seven lucky Gods) his name translates to "Cloth Sack" and comes from the large sa...

The work is a quintessential depiction of Hotei, the beloved Japanese God of Contentment and Good Fortune.

Hotei 7"H.
Jurojin 10.5"H
Wooden base 21.5" x 13"

The old, original wooden box is inscibed on the outside by Gyokkei: 'Hotei shôgetsu zu' ('Painting of Hotei Viewing the Moon').

The Laughing Buddha has been connected with a historical figure, a Zen monk known as Pu-Tai (Chinese) or Hotei (Japanese) who lived in the tenth century A.D.

The god Hotei, seated on a high Japanese drum decorated with peonies and chrysanthemums painted in over glaze red, green, turquoise, purple and gold enamels, and openwork patterns of...

This is an antique netsuke made in Japan around Taisho period 1920s. This netsuke was made by a netsuke artist 'Gyokuzan' (you can find his signature on the bottom of this netsuke.)...

Lovely and very detailed piece. Hotei with fan. Condition Overall condition very nice. Measures: Ca 4.5cm high Period Meiji Periode (1867-1912).

Vintage Japanese terracotta statue of Hotei with an erotic image of two entwined figures on the underside, circa 1920s.

This is a very old Japanese "Hotei" wood carving. It is a wood carving from the Meiji period (1860s-1900s).

Japanese School, Hotei Buddha Composition, Ink on Paper, 19th century, calligraphy and chop seal mark upper right, mounted to panel.

Large late 19th century Meiji period bronze charger depicting a giant (Possibly Hotei) resting his head upon his hand on the top of Mount Fuji, a fine piece to brighten up any wall s...

A delightful Japanese six panel painted paper screen featuring the beloved figure Hotei, Edo Period, early 19th century.

A charming and finely decorated carved and lacquered boxwood netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho (probably Shunsho XI, Masaoki), Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan.

A boxwood netsuke depicting Hotei with a karako inside his large sack, closed at the top with a knot. The god is shown with a smiling face and rounded body, while the exterior of the...

Dimensions: 10 inches tall and 8 inches wide Quality: original old dark smoky patina History of Hotei San-Budai: Budai Luohan, pronounced Hotei in Japanese, also known as the Lau...

, translit. Hotei; Vietnamese: B? Ð?i) is a semi-historical monk as well as deity who was introduced into the Japanese Buddhist pantheon.[3] He allegedly lived around the 10th centur...

A delightful and unusual Japanese Meiji wooden carving of two interpretations of Hotei dating from around 1870.

Lovely and very detailed piece. Rare, 18th-19th century Wood, Hotei in his bag. Signed Shojaku. Measures: H. 4 cm. Provenance: Nagel, 13 November 2004, lot 2665. Con...

Antique Japanese wooden figurine of Hotei (Budai, in Chinese pronunciation), also known as "Laughing Buddha" or "Happy Buddha".

Dimensions: 13 inches tall and 10 inches wide Quality: original old dark smoky patina History of Hotei San-Budai: Budai Luohan, pronounced Hotei in Japanese, also known as the La...

History of Hotei San-Budai: Budai Luohan, pronounced Hotei in Japanese, also known as the Laughing Buddha, is the person who might be the next Buddha after Gautama Buddha.

This is Ho-te-i, an old Japanese god. hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune in Japan.

, translit. Hotei; Vietnamese: B? Ð?i) is a semi-historical monk as well as deity who was introduced into the Japanese Buddhist pantheon.[3] He allegedly lived around the 10th centur...

Satsuma pottery figure group, Japan, c. 1890, Meiji Period. The large group, modelled as Hotei standing, with his corpulent belly sticking out of his robes.

Antique Japanese clay hotei-san (god of happiness) holding a septer and a money bag.

Antique Japanese 2 piece bronze hotei-san (god of happiness) holding a money bag.

Japanese bronze figure of Hotei, represented as a Buddhist monk and identified by his large belly and bald head, symbols of his wealth, friendly nature and serene soul achieved throu...

Japanese cast bronze figure of Hotei, the god of happiness and prosperity.

This is a C. 1850 happy buddah statue. It's Japanese hotei bizen pottery , and has three holes in his back for holding incense sticks.

Japanese boxwood okimono of Hotei, signed, c. 1890, Meiji Period.

Three lucky gods of Japan: Ebisu, Hotei, and Daikoku who bring abundance, good health, wealth and prosperity.

These gods are probably the best known among many characters of Buddhist origin that were adopted in Japan and became a popular subject for netsuke. Hotei is the god of fortune, guar...

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Shunga Unknown artist Meiji era, circa 1880 Hand-scroll mounted with 12 paintings Ink, pigment and gofun on silk Dimensions: Each image measures H. 23.2 cm x W. 34...

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