Extensively decorated Japanese Ivory Laughing Buddha | Hotei Okimono figure Kelsall Approx 6cm (2 1/3") tall

Approx 6cm  (2 1/3") tall

These are also known as "Rosetta beads"

In excellent condition (no box | no Certificate)

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Extensively decorated Japanese Ivory Laughing Buddha | Hotei Okimono figure Kelsall Approx 6cm (2 1/3") tallExtensively decorated Japanese Ivory Laughing Buddha Hotei Okimono figure An extensively decorated example of Laughing Buddha {Hotei in Japanese culture] is expertly carved with detailed facial features and a pleasing smile, even his teeth and eyebrows are detailed there is attention to the detail in the fingers and toes. Signed to rear but hidden within the decoration. Late Meiji period c. 1900 Approx 14cms (5 1 2") long Approx 5. 5cms (2 1 8") wide