Hotei de cerámica Kutani llevando su saco de tela, Siete Dioses de la Fortuna, figura de cerámica policromada de 20 cm

Smiling, relaxed and carrying his cloth sack over one shoulder, Hotei appears here in compact form. At approximately 20 cm, this Kutani figure offers rich, gold-accented polychrome detail at an approachable scale for a shelf, entryway or display grouping.

The Piece

Hotei is one of Japan's Seven Gods of Fortune, revered as a symbol of happiness, generosity and contentment. Often shown smiling with an exposed belly and carrying a cloth sack, he represents spiritual abundance and the joy of sharing; his rounded belly signifies spiritual wealth rather than material excess.

The figure is confidently hand-modeled, emphasizing rounded volume and expressive posture, and finished in dense Kutani polychrome enamels with gold-accented detailing across the robes. The coloration is vivid yet balanced, reflecting skilled workshop production and careful control of decorative layering within established Kutani traditions.

Its manageable size suits shelves, entryways or curated groupings, and collectors of Japanese folk belief, ceramic sculpture and symbolic interior objects.

Details

• Maker: Kutani ware
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage; exact dating not established
• Material: Hand-modeled ceramic with polychrome enamels and gold accents
• Subject: Hotei, Seven Gods of Fortune, with cloth sack
• Measurements: Height approx. 20 cm · Width approx. 14 cm · Depth approx. 10 cm

Condition

• Light age-related wear, minor surface abrasions and patina consistent with vintage ceramic objects.
• No major cracks or structural restorations observed.

Authenticity & Care

Attribution to Kutani ware rests on glaze structure, decorative technique, sculptural form and comparative reference; exact 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.

Delivery from Japan

Packed 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 published policy.

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