Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei with Staff | signed Designer_Neil Faulkner 5cms (3 3/4") wide at

5cms (3 3/4") wide at footed rim

the Band of Beads above and below the design [seen here]

Approx 17cms (6 3/4") spout to handle

Royal Albert Bone China England Celebration backstamp [early stamp UK made]

signed H Stevenson

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei with Staff | signed Designer_Neil Faulkner 5cms (3 3/4") wide atJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Hotei with Sack In Japanese culture Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, who originated in Buddhism and were adopted in Japan. He was a favourite subject of many netsuke carvers. Hotei is often linked to prosperity, health and appear wrestling, playing or delivering gifts. signed to base An exceptionally well carved piece with very fine facial detail, even down to eyebrows together with fine pattern work in the