Vintage Japanese Statue of Hotei with Erotic Underside, circa 1920s
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Vintage Japanese Statue of Hotei with Erotic Underside, circa 1920s
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 3.94 in (10 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
- Style:Showa (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
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- Seller Location:Prahran, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: MI15020-Shunga-Hotei (lg)1stDibs: LU125622735872
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