Vintage Japanese Showa Era Bronze Statue Hotei Chashaku In the very close detail

In the very close detail the texture of the original silk can even be seen in the scan

This pair of kokeshi are of the bobble head variety and are dressed in subtly patterned kimono with red and black jackets

5" tall (14 x 19 cm)

It is in two parts

This is a ceramic Imari bowl with low walls

Vintage Japanese Showa Era Bronze Statue Hotei Chashaku In the very close detailHotei in in cast bronze and depicted in his usual jovial state of happiness and contentment. This Japanese statue is from the mid 1900's. We found this at our favorite antique dealer's shop not far from Nikko, Japan. It has been well cared for over the past half century. As such it is in remarkably good condition. Height = 15 Width = 8 Depth = 7 Weight = 20 pounds Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folklore, is often identified with the