{"product_id":"japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-seated-happy-buddha-hotei-signed","title":"Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Seated Happy Buddha | Hotei | signed","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Seated Happy Buddha\u003cbr\u003eIn Japanese culture the Happy Buddha is known as Hotei. \u003cspan\u003eHotei is one of the seven gods of good fortune, who originated in Buddhism and were adopted in Japan. He was a favorite subject of many netsuke carvers. Hotei is often linked to prosperity, health and good fortune.\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 his 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 4.3cms (1 2\/3\") wide\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition\u003cbr\u003eSigned to base - 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":49206950428900,"sku":"RA-0013338_C","price":350.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9528\/7908\/files\/hotei_netsuke_1a.jpg?v=1782167996","url":"https:\/\/roundaboutantiques.com.au\/products\/japanese-carved-ivory-netsuke-seated-happy-buddha-hotei-signed","provider":"Roundabout Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}