Vintage Japanese Hotei Statue (SKU: 25D-176-2) -

Vintage Japanese Hotei Statue - 1970s Showa Era (25D-176-2)

SKU:
25D-176-2
$240.00
IMPORTED FROM JAPAN
Dimensions: 10"W x 9"D x 16"H
Ship From Location: Berkeley, California
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Vintage Japanese Hotei Statue (SKU 25D-176-2)

Cheerful Showa-era Hotei figure with richly enamelled robes and gold accents

This vintage Japanese statue depicts Hotei, the beloved god of happiness and abundance, standing with his characteristic laughing expression, round belly, and relaxed posture. Finely modelled in clay and finished in warm earthy tones, his face and torso are left largely unglazed to highlight the sculptural detail, while the features are picked out with subtle hand-painted shading.

His flowing kimono is lavishly decorated in a style reminiscent of Satsuma-style enamelling, with dense floral and geometric motifs outlined in raised gilt and coloured enamels. Hotei holds his travelling staff and a fan (ōgi), traditional symbols of protection and wish-granting, making this an auspicious piece for a tokonoma alcove, entryway, or as a focal point in a curated Showa-era collection.

  • Origin: Japan
  • Era: Showa period, circa 1970s
  • Material: Painted and gilt ceramic
  • Use: Interior display; household shrine or decorative accent
  • Features: Large standing Hotei figure with staff and fan; polychrome, Satsuma-style enamel decoration; intricate floral and geometric patterns; highlighted with gold accents; expressive hand-painted face and hands
  • Dimensions: 10"W x 9"D x 16"H
  • Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and small scuffs consistent with age

A joyful, auspicious Hotei statue that brings a warm Showa-era charm and a sense of good fortune to any space.

 

As part of our mission to preserve and share Japanese craftsmanship, we offer antiques that were made not just to be admired, but to be used. These pieces were crafted for everyday life, and we honor their purpose by ensuring they can continue to be enjoyed and lived with today.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.

Additional Information
size:
10"W x 9"D x 16"H