Original One of a Kind Orange and Black Work of Art by Italian Artist Salvatore Baiano

Details Details Close Description Superb handmade porcelain figure of Hotei, 3.5″ h by 2.25″ w by 2.25″ d and Goddess Kutani Japanese Porcelain Figurine 2″ by 2″ by 3.5″ H Benzaiten Goddess of Eloquence/Music Hotei is one of the Japanese Seven Gods of Fortune, depicts a symbol of Fortune, Contentment, and Joy – widely known as the Happy Laughing Buddha. Gilded and hand-painted with the Moriage art technique, characterized by bright designs highlighted in raised detail, it is typical of Kutani ware, a type of porcelain from Japan produced in the Edo period. Both pieces are signed. Estimated age: mid-20th century. stand not included in the sale Thanks less DIMENSIONS 2.25ʺW × 2.25ʺD × 3.5ʺH STYLES Japanese ART SUBJECTS Figure PERIOD Mid 20th Century COUNTRY OF ORIGIN Japan ITEM TYPE Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned MATERIALS Porcelain CONDITION Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections COLOR Red TEAR SHEET CONDITION NOTES good See less