Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei with Staff | signed Type_Berta Hummel very minor professional restoration to

very minor professional restoration to under music box

His work was varied and included not only "Fruit" designs

The Paintress is part is part of a series of Potteries themed Bunnykins designed to pay tribute to the old style Pottery occupations

Previous owner [a collector] put felt on the bottom to assist in keeping upright when on display | With Pink stone stopper and spoon

but the factory eventually closed in 1864

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei with Staff | signed Type_Berta Hummel very minor professional restoration toJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Hotei with Sack In Japanese culture Hotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, who originated in Buddhism and were adopted in Japan. He was a favourite subject of many netsuke carvers. Hotei is often linked to prosperity, health and appear wrestling, playing or delivering gifts. signed to base An exceptionally well carved piece with very fine facial detail, even down to eyebrows together with fine pattern work in the