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Boxwood and Lacquer Netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho, Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan
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A charming and finely decorated carved and lacquered boxwood netsuke of Hotei by Shunsho (probably Shunsho XI, Masaoki), Meiji period, circa 1900, Japan.
This delightful and colorful netsuke features the beloved figure Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. The god of fortune and happiness is seated upon his treasure bag, and being dragged by a smiling child.
Carved from boxwood and decorated in bright lacquers of gold, silver, red, black and green. Hotei's chest and ample stomach mostly exposed, his skin covered in gold lacquer. Large elephantine ears frame his bearded face. His red-lipped mouth open in an uproarious laugh.
Hotei's treasure bag formed as a patchwork of various brocades in gold, red, and black lacquer. The black lacquer further decorated in the lac burgaute technique.
A smiling child, finely dressed in red and green lacquer robes, heroically drags the treasure bag with the corpulent Hotei.
Signed Shunsho, most likely Shunsho XI, Masaoki. The Shunsho lineage of lacquer artists was founded by Yamamoto Shunsho (1610 - 1682).
Netsuke are small Japanese sculptures originally used to secure sagemono and inro, traditional carrying pouches and cases, to belts or sashes.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.13 in (2.88 cm)Width: 1 in (2.54 cm)Depth: 0.88 in (2.24 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1900-1909
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. A stable, age related crack running from Hotei's belly to the base. The silver maki-e tarnished.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU894731117702
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