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Japanese Antique (Early 20thc) Bronze Sculpture, Hotei
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Japanese Antique (Early 20thc) Bronze Sculpture, Hotei

1900 - 1920
Sold 16 January 2026 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Japanese antique (early 20thC) bronze sculpture of Hotei pointing at the moon during the Tsukimi Festival (‘moon viewing’). 27.5cm high, x 14cm wide x 12cm deep, weight 1.9kg.

Excellent condition.

One of the Seven Lucky Gods, Hotei is the God of contentment and happiness, guardian of children, and patron of bartenders. He’s distinguished by his large belly and his equally enormous alms bag, which he carried everywhere. His very name is a pun: Hotei literally means ‘cloth sack’ and by extension, ‘glutton’. Hotei was a favorite subject for Zen monk-painters in China and Japan as early as the 13th century.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Hotei Figure to the 1910s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
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SA1190191
Dealers Internal Reference
AD1339
Description
Japanese antique (early 20thC) bronze sculpture of Hotei pointing at the moon during the Tsukimi Festival (‘moon viewing’). 27.5cm high, x 14cm wide x 12cm deep, weight 1.9kg.

Excellent condition.

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One of the Seven Lucky Gods, Hotei is the God of contentment and happiness, guardian of children, and patron of bartenders.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

He’s distinguished by his large belly and his equally enormous alms bag, which he carried everywhere. His very name is a pun: Hotei literally means ‘cloth sack’ and by extension, ‘glutton’. Hotei was a favorite subject for Zen monk-painters in China and Japan as early as the 13th century.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Hotei Figure to the 1910s.

Height
27.5cm (10.83")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1190191
Dealers Internal Ref
AD1339
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Japanese Antique (Early 20thc) Bronze Sculpture, Hotei

Archive II A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View II
Archive III A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View VI
Archive VII A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View VII
Archive VIII A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View VIII
Archive IX A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View IX
Archive X A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised. View X
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A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised.
Japanese Antique (early 20thC) Bronze Sculpture, Hotei
Ref: SA1190191
A dark patinated bronze sculpture of the Japanese figure Hotei standing with one arm raised.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectSculptures & Statues
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Japanese
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsRobed figure, Raised arm gesture, Carrying gourd, Smiling expression
  • SizeH 27.5 cm (11 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

FAQs

Hotei, derived from the Chinese Budai, represents contentment, good fortune, and abundance in East Asian traditions, frequently depicted in Japanese decorative arts as a jovial, corpulent monk.

These sculptures were typically crafted using the lost-wax casting method (cire perdue) or traditional Japanese investment casting techniques, followed by hand-finishing and chemical patination.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit deep, stable patination, fine hand-chased surface details, and occasionally makers marks or signatures cast into the base or underside.

Such sculptural objects serve as focal points on mantelpieces, sideboards, or open shelving, adding texture, cultural depth, and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Maintain bronze by dusting gently with a soft, dry cloth; avoid chemical cleaners or excessive handling, which can strip the natural patina and cause oxidation damage.
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