| Antique
Japanese Wood Netsuke Happy
Buddha Hotei with Treasure Sack
Signed: (Kato) Masayuki. Circa: 19th century
Recorded artist in: Netsuke, a Comprehensive Study Based on MT HIndson Collection
by Neil Davey, #1509 H 1.4 in.(3.5cm), W 1.75 in.(4.5cm), D 1.25 in.(3cm)
Condition: minor nicks and thin crack! An
Asakusa School of Tokyo netsuke by Masayuki, a distinguished pupil of Hoshunsai,
a master carver known as the equal of Kokusai. The
netsuke is tactile and
richly aged in reddish brown, with an even shine from high hand polishing. Judging
from the nicks and dents
shown on the netsuke, the usage worn indicated that the Buddha of corpulent abundance
was loved and wore by
many of its former owners through the years. Nevertheless,
it is remaining in splendid condition overall, with only a thin age
crack found near the base.
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