Antique Japanese Carved Wooden Statue of Hotei Lucky God 8” Box reflecting his deep appreciation for

reflecting his deep appreciation for diversity

5" wooden statue of Maitreya Bodhisattva

" These compartments are then meticulously filled with vivid enamel

This haribako has keyaki wood (Japanese elm) exteriors and kiri wood (paulownia) wood drawer interiors

hold sauce or spices and otherwise an nice all purpose items for food service

Antique Japanese Carved Wooden Statue of Hotei Lucky God 8” Box reflecting his deep appreciation forHotei carved in wood and depicted in his usual jovial state of happiness and contentment. We received this statue from a collector who had been acquiring them for two generations. It has been cared for and kept dust free by its caretakers for over 50 years. As such it is in remarkably good condition. Height = 8 Width = 3. 5 Depth = 3. 5 Weight = 1lbs 3oz Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folklore, is often identified with the god of