Antique Japanese Amber Netsuke Hotei Magic Bag 2.5" Kasuri Gilt-brass hilt with open-work floral

Gilt-brass hilt with open-work floral guard (Type 19 trait) and wide

this composition has become an emblem of Meiji hero-portraiture

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captures that same spirit on an intimate scale suited for tabletop or altar display

longtime Portland artist

Antique Japanese Amber Netsuke Hotei Magic Bag 2.5" Kasuri Gilt-brass hilt with open-work floralAntique Japanese Meiji Period Amber Netsuke Hotei Lucky God Laughing Buddha Carved from deep orange amber, Hotei curled into himself, robes flowing around him in that unmistakable way the whole thing fits in your palm. Amber Hotei netsuke were carved in numbers during the Meiji period, considered lucky, and this example has beautiful color and crisp carving that's held up well. Antique, Meiji period, excellent condition. The kind of piece that