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Attractive Ivory Carving of Ho Toi. China, c. 1900-1930

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:125.00 USD Estimated At:250.00 - 450.00 USD
Attractive Ivory Carving of Ho Toi. China, c. 1900-1930
<Our item number 122727><B>Attractive Ivory Carving of Ho Toi. China, c. 1900-1930.</B> Ho Toi stands with head tilted to one side, hands raised either in surprise or blessing, and a beaming smile lighting his face. The carving fine and craftsmanly -- now with a few light age cracks, and attractive warm age patina on back. A bat &#40;a good luck emblem&#41; rests on him ample tummy. Base missing, with losses to two fingers. Height: 7-7/8&#34;. Attractive,tactile work. <BR><BR><I>Ho-Toi is &#34;The Laughing Buddha.&#34; He is also known as Satai, and other names also, and he is Buddha from a later incarnation. He is amusingly playful, and teaches the wisdom and healing power of joy. </I> <BR>Estimated Value &#36;250-450. <BR><BR>Our item number 122727<BR><IMAGES><P ALIGN="CENTER"><IMG SRC="http://www.goldbergcoins.net/liveauction/43jpegs/122727.jpg"> </P></IMAGES>