Netsuke of Hotei Seated in his Bag

Artist Bokuzan (Japanese)

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: wood; ivory

DimensionsOverall: 2.9 x 2.5 x 4 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Phyllis and Trevor Albone

Object number2012.014.014

DescriptionNetsuke depicts Hotei peering out from inside a bag that is knotted above his head; His ear lobes are large, he holds a tama (rounded object with a point) in one hand and his robe has a diaper pattern. Two himotoshi on base, the larger one is ringed with a piece of ivory.

Status

Not on view