By Inoue Joshu (active c. 1870-1926), signed Inoue Joshu to, Nagaoka city, Niigata prefecture Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) An unusually large and superbly carved okimono of The Laughing Buddha depicted in a characteristic manner, leaning on his giant sack with a happy and satisfied expression on his face. He is surrounded by an animated group of four karako, one with a scroll on his back and another holding a ball in one hand. Hotei has large, thick earlobes and is resting his chin in his opened hand. His face is quite amusing, formed by many folds, and his feet are carved precisely. Signed and inscribed on the underside 新潟県長岡市、井上城洲刀 [Engraved by INOUE JOSHU, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture]. WIDTH 46 cm, HEIGHT 27.5 cm Condition: Superb condition with natural age-related hairline cracks and few minor losses. Beautiful, naturally grown patina. Provenance: From a British collection.
By Inoue Joshu (active c. 1870-1926), signed Inoue Joshu to, Nagaoka city, Niigata prefecture Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) An unusually large and superbly carved okimono of The Laughing Buddha depicted in a characteristic manner, leaning on his giant sack with a happy and satisfied expression on his face. He is surrounded by an animated group of four karako, one with a scroll on his back and another holding a ball in one hand. Hotei has large, thick earlobes and is resting his chin in his opened hand. His face is quite amusing, formed by many folds, and his feet are carved precisely. Signed and inscribed on the underside 新潟県長岡市、井上城洲刀 [Engraved by INOUE JOSHU, Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture]. WIDTH 46 cm, HEIGHT 27.5 cm Condition: Superb condition with natural age-related hairline cracks and few minor losses. Beautiful, naturally grown patina. Provenance: From a British collection.
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