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Eiraku Tokuzen (1853-1909)

Hotei, god of laughter and contentment 1900-25

9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 83773

Hotei, god of laughter and contentment

Eiraku Tokuzen (1853-1909)

Hotei, god of laughter and contentment 1900-25

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Royal Collection Trust/© His Majesty King Charles III 2022. Photograph: English Heritage

Description

One of ten Japanese porcelain figures. Hotei, God of Laughter and Contentment, represented as a fat, moustachioed bald man, with stubble on his chin. He is wearing armour and carrying a large brown bag over his shoulder.

Provenance

Given to Henry, Duke of Gloucester, by the Governor of Shiga, L. Biwa.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Eiraku Tokuzen (1853-1909)
(maker)

Search the collection Myozen Eiraku (1910-28)
(maker)

Search the collection Japan
(nationality)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection Prince Henry, 1st Duke of Gloucester (1900-74)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

porcelain

Measurements

9.0 x 7.0 x 5.5 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Ceramics
Object type(s)
visual works
sculptures
statues
figures
Subject(s)
Science, Medicine and Technology
Medical sciences
Anatomy
Human anatomy
Human Hair
Moustaches
Engineering & Technology
Military engineering
Arms (weapons)
Armour
Containers
Bags (containers)

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