Lot of three ivory okimono, Japan, Meiji period, 1868-1912 One depicting Fukurokuju, one of the seven gods of happiness, standing holding a gnarled staff accompanied by a red-headed crane. Illegible signature below. H. 9,9 cm - PN. 105 g A second, with traces of polychromy and gold lacquer, representing a Chinese sage carrying a glass, a coloquinte for alcohol hanging from his belt. A collection number inscribed under the base. H. 20,3 cm - PN. 567 g The third depicts Hotei, one of the seven gods of happiness, with his robe open wide over his torso, hands crossed over his prominent belly. The shaved head, smile and large-lobed ears are typical of the character. Signed below between the two feet in a red lacquer cartouche. H. 13 cm - PN. 413 g (cracks to the ivory on the Hotei skull) CIC N° FR25077502899-K
Estimate
€400 - €600
Result
€923
Buyer's premium
30%
Lot of three ivory okimono, Japan, Meiji period, 1868-1912
One depicting Fukurokuju, one of the seven gods of happiness, standing holding a gnarled staff accompanied by a red-headed crane. Illegible signature below. H. 9,9 cm - PN. 105 g
A second, with traces of polychromy and gold lacquer, representing a Chinese sage carrying a glass, a coloquinte for alcohol hanging from his belt. A collection number inscribed under the base. H. 20,3 cm - PN. 567 g
The third depicts Hotei, one of the seven gods of happiness, with his robe open wide over his torso, hands crossed over his prominent belly. The shaved head, smile and large-lobed ears are typical of the character. Signed below between the two feet in a red lacquer cartouche.
H. 13 cm - PN. 413 g
(cracks to the ivory on the
Hotei skull)
CIC N° FR25077502899-K
Sale
Tuesday 17 June 2025・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 4 - Hôtel Drouot
9, rue Drouot
75009 Paris