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Old Japanese God "Ho-te-i", Wooden Sculpture, Buddha statue, 1912-1950

About the Item

This is Ho-te-i, an old Japanese god. hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune in Japan. This god is plump and has a large pouch. He also carries a fan and a gourd filled with sake. His facial expression is always smiling and he is believed to bring good fortune to people. He is a god of good fortune. It is a very hard wood. It may be zelkova. It is heavy. Weight: 1160g Very beautifully carved. The artist's name is engraved on the foot. The artist's name is "gyoku-zan. I think he is a skilled craftsman. If you place it at your front door, it may bring you good luck. The price is set at a reasonable level because I want more people to know the quality of antiques. Why don't you show them off to your friends around you?
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1912-1950
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487224584612
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