A box wood pipe
By Nakamura Kuya (Tokyo, 1881-1961), 20th century
The body of the pipe carved with Hotei seated comfortably, forming the curve of the bowl and the upper stem, he smiles amiably and holds an inverted fan in his right hand as he leans against his sack; lower stem acrylic; signed Kuya and with kao
With wood storage box
5 1/4in (13.2cm) long
The body of the pipe carved with Hotei seated comfortably, forming the curve of the bowl and the upper stem, he smiles amiably and holds an inverted fan in his right hand as he leans against his sack; lower stem acrylic; signed Kuya and with kao
With wood storage box
5 1/4in (13.2cm) long
Estimate:
US$ 1,500 - 2,000
£960 - 1,300
€1,100 - 1,500
£960 - 1,300
€1,100 - 1,500
Category: Asian Art
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