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Hotei, a Boxwood Carved Okimono, Meiji Period.
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Hotei, a Boxwood Carved Okimono, Meiji Period.

19th century
Sold 15 February 2024 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Japanese boxwood okimono of Hotei, signed, c. 1890, Meiji Period. Finely carved as Hotei, the Japanese God of good fortune and good luck, carrying his treasure sack. The figure is expressively carved, open mouthed, with a huge smile, bare breasted, with his huge belly protruding over his tied robes.

His sack is tied over a pole, that he carries over his shoulder, and contains gifts of good fortune that he distributes amongst children and those in need.

Bearing an excellent patination.

Signed to the base.

Height – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Width – 8 cm, 3 1/8”.

Depth – 7 cm, 2 3/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
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SA1025912
Description
Japanese boxwood okimono of Hotei, signed, c. 1890, Meiji Period. Finely carved as Hotei, the Japanese God of good fortune and good luck, carrying his treasure sack.
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The figure is expressively carved, open mouthed, with a huge smile, bare breasted, with his huge belly protruding over his tied robes.
Philip Carrol Antiques
fig 1. Hotei, a boxwood carved okimono, Meiji Period.
fig 1. Hotei, a Boxwood Carved Okimono, Meiji Period.

His sack is tied over a pole, that he carries over his shoulder, and contains gifts of good fortune that he distributes amongst children and those in need.

Bearing an excellent patination.

Signed to the base.

Height – 11.5 cm, 4 1/2”.

Width – 8 cm, 3 1/8”.

Depth – 7 cm, 2 3/4”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1025912
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Philip Carrol Antiques Profile Page

Trade Associations

Philip Carrol Antiques is a registered member of BADA 

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Hotei, a boxwood carved okimono, Meiji Period.
Hotei, a boxwood carved okimono, Meiji Period.
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Hotei, a boxwood carved okimono, Meiji Period.
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 11.5 cm (5 in) x W 8 cm (3 in) x D 7 cm (3 in)
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