{"product_id":"japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-hotei-and-daikoku-signed","title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Hotei and Daikoku | signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke |  Hotei and Daikoku\u003cbr\u003eIn Japanese culture H\u003cspan\u003eotei and Daikoku are two of the seven gods of good fortune, who originated in Buddhism and were adopted in Japan. They were a favourite subject of many netsuke carvers. Hotei and Daikoku are often linked to prosperity, health and appear wrestling, playing or delivering gifts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003esigned to base\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptionally well carved piece with very fine facial detail, even down to eyebrows - together with fine pattern work in the robes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003elate Meiji  period c.1900\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3.5cms (1 1\/3\") tall\u003cbr\u003eApprox 3cms (1 1\/4\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSigned to base [see red arrow] - unable to discern signature\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Netsuke?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply-carved button fastener on the cords of an inrō box, netsuke later developed into ornately sculpted objects of craftsmanship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Ivory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia has had a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan role=\"tooltip\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"c5aZPb\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JPfdse\"\u003eban on ivory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eimports since 1990\u003c\/strong\u003e, however it remains legal to buy and sell ivory items domestically. As a result this item is not available for overseas shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roundabout Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49206975594724,"sku":"RA-0013339_C","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/hotei_daikoku_1a.jpg?v=1782169395","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-hotei-and-daikoku-signed","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}