Hotei Japan

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...

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...

A fine, large antique Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase. With enameled floral scenes and geometric devices with rich raised gilt highlights around the circumference against both ivory...

Amazing 19th century Japanese Edo period six panel folding byobu screen depicting Chinese children at play. The screen alludes to the 100 children theme. The paintings are set in a l...

Fantastic diminutive Japanese Edo period table top screen depicting a lively water landscape with flora and fauna. The screen is beautifully painted on gold leaf with a pair of pheas...

Large 19th century Japanese Edo period six panel folding byobu screen made in the Kano school style. Beautifully crafted with signature after Kano Tan'yu. Ink and natural color pigme...

GLOBULAR FORM MINIATURE VASE From our Japanese collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan. The Satsuma Vase made from earthenware pottery is potted...

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase by Koshida, dating to circa 1910. The vase is of elegant hexagonal form with a gently tapering body, finely decorated with ...

A very large antique Asian wood carving of the iconic Laughing Buddha. The sculpture has great form, the Buddha with his right hand resting on his knee, the left possibly holding a M...

A six-fold Japanese screen by Tosa Mitsusuke (1675-1710), Japan 17th-18th century, Edo period. The signature reads Shoroku-i ge Tosa sa Konoe Shogen Mitsusuke Hiitsu. The seal is il...

Anonymous Late 17th century Puppy & Kittens A six-panel Japanese screen. Ink, color, gofun, gold-leaf and gold-fleck on paper. A medium sized late 17th century Japanese screen fe...

BATTLE SCENE AND HUNTING SCENE Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese paintings, from the 18th century, on paper. Framed. Small defects. Dim.: 177 x 162 cm

Japanese Six Panel Screen: Silver Moon Rising Over Summer Field. Rimpa Style painting of a moon rising over summer flowers and grasses, including cockscomb and blue bellflowers. Pa...

Spring and Autumn Birds & Flowers Hasegawa Gyokujun (1863-1921) Meiji period, circa 1900. Ink, color and gofun on silk. Dimensions of each screen: H. 172 cm x W. 188 cm (68’’ x 7...

With a banana leaf palm on the left, at water's edge with geese. Perhaps a scene from the southern islands. Mineral pigments on mulberry paper with gold leaf and a silk brocade border.

Dramatic and beautifully executed cherry blossoms trickle down the two panels with natural willows calmly coexisting with luminous gold dust fading to the ground. Mineral pigments an...

Japanese six-panel screen: Plovers in flight over coastal landscape. Late Edo - Early Meiji period, circa 1870, painting of plovers flying over cresting waves. Sumi ink on mulberry p...

An unusual floral screen covered entirely in the tarashikomi technique of the famed Rimpa School creating an archaic feel. Mineral pigments and ink on silver with a silk brocade bord...

Nadeshiko, also known as fringed pinks is a flowering plant native to Japan. Ink, mineral pigments and 18th century gold leaf, with good veining, on mulberry paper. Silk brocade bo...

Beautiful set of 6 large kakemonos from 19th century Japanese mythology. Paper support with a canvas pasted on the paper Wonderful set that is part of Japan's history and beliefs...

Edo period (dated 1787) beautiful painting of unfurling palm leaves with romping puppies in the background. Ink painting (sumi-e) on mulberry paper. Signature reads: Okyo. Calligraph...

Suiboku is a style of ink painting that is reminicent of the way calligraphers paint. Masterfully painted Muromachi Period (1336-1573) painting, unique in style and strength for the ...