Hirado Porcelain Hotei Statuette. Edo Period Japan.
Artist: Hirado Mikawachi
The deity is depicted as particularly jovial. The features are unusually caricatured, which is rare. The deity is overflowing with joy and benevolence. To the classic blue-white, the potters added an iron brown. Hotei is the god of abundance and satisfaction. He is always depicted holding a large bag and often surrounded by children. Japanese work circa 1850, Mikawashi kilns in Hirado. 18 cm. Hotei has a broken foot that has been clumsily restored and some damage to his fan, but apparently he doesn't care much about it.
700 €
Period: 19th century
Style: Asian art
Condition: En l'etat
Material: Porcelain
Height: 18cm
Reference (ID): 1584076
Availability: In stock
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