Lot 269 , A Japanese wood and gilt lacquer figure of Hotei, Meiji period, H. 11.3cm, two toes lacking

A Japanese wood and gilt lacquer figure of Hotei, Meiji period, his robes decorated with phoenixes and clouds, his head, belly, feet and hands carved in boxwood, H. 11.3cm, two toes lacking
Estimate £150-250

ex Dennis Ward collection

There are losses to two toes on his right foot, also his left had has obviously come out of position and been messily reglued with a section of gilt lacquer on his sleeve twisted out of position in the glueing, possibly where they put the hand in the wrong position, otherwise in reasonable condition.


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Sold for £240