Description † TANETOSHI: A FINE BRONZE VASE DEPICTING HOTEI GAZING AT THE FULL MOONBy Tanetoshi, signed Tanetoshi saku Japan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The ovoid body supported on a short waisted foot and rising to a short, slightly flared rim, the sides finely cast in high relief with a characteristically full-bellied Hotei holding his treasure sack in one hand, a gnarled staff in the other, his well-detailed face with a cheerful expression as he looks up to gaze at the full moon. The base signed TANETOSHI saku [made by Tanetoshi].HEIGHT 27.3 cmWEIGHT 3,297 gCondition: Very good condition with minor wear, the base with few light surface scratches. Provenance: British private collection.