ROKKO: A FINE WOOD OKIMONO OF HOTEI

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ROKKO: A FINE WOOD OKIMONO OF HOTEI By Rokko, signed Rokko Japan, Tokyo, late 19th century Depicting the lucky god Hotei laughing jovially, the face well-carved with inlaid pupils and opened mouth framed by pendulous earlobes, standing dressed in a flowing, loose-fitting robe, the huge belly and chest bare. A separately carved, gnarly cane is placed between Hotei’s arm and the opening of his treasure bag. Signed underneath ROKKO. HEIGHT 11.5 cm Auction comparison: A closely related wood okimono depicting Ebisu by Rokko was sold at Zacke, Fine Netsuke, Sagemono & Okimono, 2 June 2018, Vienna, lot 84 (sold for 4,297 EUR).

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