Vintage Japanese Showa Era Bronze Statue Hotei Metalwork The handle end is decorated

The handle end is decorated with a bold hexigon shape (traditional shape of protection) while the tapered end is pitted and textured from use

Height = 16" (41cm)

Titled "Somei" c

This ozen measures almost 12 1/2" square by 5" tall (27

Sugi case and interior (Japanese Cedar)

Vintage Japanese Showa Era Bronze Statue Hotei Metalwork The handle end is decoratedHotei in in cast bronze and depicted in his usual jovial state of happiness and contentment. This Japanese statue is from the mid 1900's. We found this at our favorite antique dealer's shop not far from Nikko, Japan. It has been well cared for over the past half century. As such it is in remarkably good condition. Height = 15 Width = 8 Depth = 7 Weight = 20 pounds Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folklore, is often identified with the