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Excellent Japanese Meiji (early 20thc) Heavy Bronze Of Hotei
Status:This item has been sold Sold by:Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Impressive Japanese Meiji/Taisho (early 20thC) bronze of Hotei, the ‘laughing buddha’ and one of the Seven Gods of Fortune. Hotei was based on a 10th-century Chinese monk named Budai and is known for his jolly and contented demeanour and considered a symbol of happiness, good luck and abundance. He’s depicted in a typical pose with his large exposed belly, a finger pointing skywards at the moon. 18cm wide x 11cm deep x 32cm high, weight 4.85kg.
Nice original condition and patina. Some scratches on base.
Internal Reference: AD1251
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1172178
Dateline of this antique is 1910
Height is 32cm (12.6inches)Width is 18cm (7.1inches)Depth is 11cm (4.3inches)
Antique SA1172178 shown on this page was made in 1910. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1910
ANTIQUE SA1172178
CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Somerset
United Kingdom
Tel: 07975 614592
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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