★ Rare Collector from 70s - Vintage Japanese Dorei Bell - made by Shigeyuki Kuramoto - HOTEI ★
HOTEI - bodhisattva and god of Japan, one of the Seven Lucky Gods. He is better known in some parts of the world as the “Laughing Buddha” or “Smiling Monk.” The fan that he holds represents the authority to grant wishes. A wanderer in life and death, Hotei is always dressed simply and carries his namesake linen sack, a magical bag full of treasures he hands out readily, giving fortune and blessings to his worshipers and others he meets.
HOTEI Japanese Dorei Bell Lucky God Buddha Monk Clay Folk Art Toy Mingei
★ SHOWA RETRO - 1970s ★
★ ARTIST : SHIGEYUKI KURAMOTO ★
★ ORIGIN : YAMAGUCHI PREFECTURE ★
★ DIMENSIONS : 7.5 cm x 8 cm x 7.8 cm ★
★ MATERIAL : CLAY - HEMP ★
★ LIGHT BROWN - BLUE GREEN - GOLD - WHITE - RED - GREY ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★
★ LIKE NEW ★
★ EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ★