Signed Ivory Netsuke, Meiji
Please refer to our stock # SN23 when inquiring.
$850
DESCRIPTION: A charming ivory netsuke featuring a young boy clambering upon the back of a robed Hotei with bald head and pendulous ear lobes. The two figures are depicted with expressive, smiling faces and their clothing has been stained a rich brown with hands and faces left natural ivory. From a private collection, and signed by the artist on the base. DIMENSIONS: 1 3/4” high x 1 7/8” wide x 1 3/8” deep.