Antique Japanese Amber Netsuke Hotei Magic Bag 2.5" Ainu Adapted by the celebrated British

Adapted by the celebrated British potter Bernard Leach

Jacoulet's prints captured the beauty of different cultures

domed forehead symbolizing wisdom

5 cm) wide and 1/4" (

flat knuckle-bow (a hold-over from Type 8)

Antique Japanese Amber Netsuke Hotei Magic Bag 2.5" Ainu Adapted by the celebrated BritishAntique Japanese Meiji Period Amber Netsuke Hotei Lucky God Laughing Buddha Carved from deep orange amber, Hotei curled into himself, robes flowing around him in that unmistakable way the whole thing fits in your palm. Amber Hotei netsuke were carved in numbers during the Meiji period, considered lucky, and this example has beautiful color and crisp carving that's held up well. Antique, Meiji period, excellent condition. The kind of piece that