Antique Japanese Amber Netsuke Hotei Magic Bag 2.5" Ainu A stylized cloud band and

A stylized cloud band and cracked-ice style ground pattern frame the composition

Compact and tactile

Its utilitarian construction and hand-worked details give it a striking sculptural quality that works equally well as a display object

Jacoulet's prints captured the beauty of different cultures

Antique Japanese Amber Netsuke Hotei Magic Bag 2.5" Ainu A stylized cloud band andAntique Japanese Meiji Period Amber Netsuke Hotei Lucky God Laughing Buddha Carved from deep orange amber, Hotei curled into himself, robes flowing around him in that unmistakable way the whole thing fits in your palm. Amber Hotei netsuke were carved in numbers during the Meiji period, considered lucky, and this example has beautiful color and crisp carving that's held up well. Antique, Meiji period, excellent condition. The kind of piece that