Vintage Japanese Showa Era Bronze Statue Hotei Metalwork The mischievous fox views it's

The mischievous fox views it's own reflection in the lake

This two piece Mizuya is a rare beauty with highly figured stunning keyaki wood grain

pink and green

Titled "Somei" c

5” tall x 2

Vintage Japanese Showa Era Bronze Statue Hotei Metalwork The mischievous fox views it'sHotei 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