¦ It is a Japanese antique clay doll. ¦ It is a clay doll made in the late 1900s in the late Meiji era. ¦It is a doll made in a kiln in Gifu prefecture called Yamada-yaki. ¦ It is a doll of Hotei?? ¦ The appearance of the Hotei is characterized by a bulging stomach, a large bag, and a smiling smile.
¦Hotei was introduced to Japan in the Kamakura period (1100s) and was drawn as the subject of Zen painting. It will be worshiped as a god of good fortune by the common people. ¦ It was decorated in the hope of the growth and prosperity of the child. Height: 16cm / Width: 18.5 cm / Depth: 6 cm.Used / There are some scratches, scuffs, and stains. Feel free to ask us any questions! International Buyers - Please Note. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Japan\Other Japanese Antiques". The seller is "antique-katou" and is located in this country: JP.
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