Bronze - A bronze okimono depicting a smiling Hotei holding his sack - Meiji period (early 20th century)
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A Meiji-period bronze okimono from Japan depicting a smiling Hotei holding his sack, measuring 17 cm high, 14.5 cm wide and 8 cm deep, weighing 1580 g, in excellent condition with an official certificate of authenticity.
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A bronze okimono depicting Hotei smiling with one finger raised, while holding his sack filled with all the treasures of the world.
Hotei (布袋), one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin 七福神), is regarded as the god of happiness, abundance, and good fortune.
Weight gr. 1580
Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.
---The okimono is in excellent condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
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Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
Translated by Google TranslateA bronze okimono depicting Hotei smiling with one finger raised, while holding his sack filled with all the treasures of the world.
Hotei (布袋), one of the Seven Gods of Fortune (Shichifukujin 七福神), is regarded as the god of happiness, abundance, and good fortune.
Weight gr. 1580
Okimono (置物), combining the kanji "oki" (置き, to place) and "mono" (物, object), refers to a decorative object meant for display. Okimono, popular in the Meiji period (1868 - 1912), were finely crafted sculptures made from materials such as ivory, boxwood, wood, and bronze.
---The okimono is in excellent condition. Please refer to the pictures for further details.
---The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL express or FedEx.
The original certificate of authenticity issued by our gallery will be provided to the buyer.
182
Seller's Story
Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works.
Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Dynastic Style/Period
Meiji period (early 20th century)
Country of Origin
Japan
Material
Bronze
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
A bronze okimono depicting a smiling Hotei holding his sack
Height
17 cm
Width
14.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Authenticity
Original/official
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