Extensively decorated Japanese Ivory Laughing Buddha | Hotei Okimono figure Wild West in the context of the

in the context of the Dutch–Portuguese War

1940 - 1959 - these early TMK1 and 2 backstamps are very elusive in the wild

which also has the names of nations  Jamaica

Brown Mark | c

Lid hinges nicely and closes correctly

Extensively decorated Japanese Ivory Laughing Buddha | Hotei Okimono figure Wild West in the context of theExtensively decorated Japanese Ivory Laughing Buddha Hotei Okimono figure An extensively decorated example of Laughing Buddha {Hotei in Japanese culture] is expertly carved with detailed facial features and a pleasing smile, even his teeth and eyebrows are detailed there is attention to the detail in the fingers and toes. Signed to rear but hidden within the decoration. Late Meiji period c. 1900 Approx 14cms (5 1 2") long Approx 5. 5cms (2 1 8") wide