Signed Motonobu hitsu Japan, 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
Of mokko-gata shape with one hitsu, inlaid in the front in copper and gold to depict Hotei keeping his treasure bag dry while treading through water, the water in the front and back are executed in fine kebori.Signed to the reverse MOTONOBU hitsu (after Kano Motonobu).
SIZE 7 x 6.1 cm WEIGHT 118.5 g
Condition: Very good condition with only minimal surface wear. Provenance: Ex collection Jury Kolodotschko, Munich, acquired at Nagel auction in Stuttgart on 20 May 2000.