{"product_id":"antique-kutani-hotei-33cm","title":"Hotei antiguo de cerámica Kutani, Siete Dioses de la Fortuna, figura de cerámica policromada de pie, aprox. 33 cm","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"jp-product\" data-world=\"Sacred Arts\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"jp-lede\"\u003eHotei, god of happiness and generous abundance, stands smiling with one hand raised in welcome. Hand-modeled in Kutani ware and finished in polychrome enamels softened by age, this approximately 33 cm figure offers a balanced presence for both display and contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHotei is one of Japan's Seven Gods of Fortune, revered as a symbol of happiness, generosity and contentment, and the joy of sharing abundance. Here he smiles warmly with one hand raised, a gesture often read as blessing, reassurance or welcome, while his exposed belly expresses contentment rather than excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe figure is hand-modeled in Kutani ware with layered enamel decoration. The standing pose and raised arm demand careful balance, suggesting experienced workshop craftsmanship, and decorative restraint keeps the modeling and expression central. An aged patina lends depth and warmth to the polychrome surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell suited to collectors of Japanese folk belief, early decorative ceramics and spiritually symbolic sculpture, the figure offers blessing and welcome rooted in lived tradition, at a scale that allows prominent display without demanding monumental space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"jp-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kutani ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antique; precise dating not established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-modeled ceramic with polychrome Kutani enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hotei, Seven Gods of Fortune, standing with raised hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Height approx. 33 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAge-related wear, patina, minor surface losses and signs of historical handling consistent with antique ceramics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo major structural cracks observed; condition appropriate to age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution to Kutani ware rests on glaze structure, decorative technique, sculptural form and comparative reference; precise dating and kiln attribution cannot be conclusively established without institutional testing. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery from Japan\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our \u003ca href=\"\/es\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003epublished policy\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"jp-closing\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConsidered offers are welcome through Send an Offer, and each one is reviewed personally. 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