God of Happiness (Hotei 布袋)
God of Happiness (Hotei 布袋)
ArtistPossibly attributed to
Shojuken Yamazaki, Yoshiyaki, Kore O Hoku
(Japanese)
Place of OriginJapan
Datelate 18th to early 19th century
Dimensions1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (1.3 × 3.2 cm)
Medium(shibuichi 四分一) and (shakudō 赤銅) with gold, silver and copper
ClassificationSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Richard R. Silverman
Object number
2023.281
Not on View
Descriptionmetal work (shibuichi 四分一) and (shakudō 赤銅) with gold, silver and copper
late 18th century
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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