Antique Japanese Carved Wooden Statue of Hotei Lucky God 8” Music it remains in fine condition

it remains in fine condition with the exception of a hole that was made in the bottom

It has a chip on the edge of the mouth as seen in the photos

Having been in storage for more than half a century it has some wear

This is a set of four vintage Japanese gold and black lacquered and gilded lidded bowls

It has all of its original deep rich patina

Antique Japanese Carved Wooden Statue of Hotei Lucky God 8” Music it remains in fine conditionHotei carved in wood and depicted in his usual jovial state of happiness and contentment. We received this statue from a collector who had been acquiring them for two generations. It has been cared for and kept dust free by its caretakers for over 50 years. As such it is in remarkably good condition. Height = 8 Width = 3. 5 Depth = 3. 5 Weight = 3lbs 9oz Hotei, one of the Seven Lucky Gods in Japanese folklore, is often identified with the god of