Signed Gyokkosai Japan, Edo (Tokyo), mid-19th century
The Laughing Buddha seated with a three young boys playing in front of him, one holding a shishimai mask which Hotei is grabbing from him, another with a drum and mallet, and the third boy playing a flute, all with cheerful expressions. Himotoshi and signed GYOKKOSAI to the underside.
HEIGHT 3.6 cm
Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear, old repair to the flute tip. Provenance: Ex-collection Jury Kolodotschko.