Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei and Daikoku | signed Williamsburg Problems were caused by rainstorms

Problems were caused by rainstorms

Lladro 01005501

Issued to Commemorate the Centenary 1904 - 2004 (so it isn't a particularly old piece)

Scene depicted is Tanzende Numphen (signed to base)

5cm tall (3 ¾ inches)

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei and Daikoku | signed Williamsburg Problems were caused by rainstormsJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Hotei and Daikoku In Japanese culture Hotei and Daikoku are two of the seven gods of good fortune, who originated in Buddhism and were adopted in Japan. They were a favourite subject of many netsuke carvers. Hotei and Daikoku are often linked to prosperity, health and appear wrestling, playing or delivering gifts. signed to base An exceptionally well carved piece with very fine facial detail, even down to eyebrows