DOSHO: AN UNUSUAL WOOD KARAKURI (TRICK) NETSUKE OF HOTEI, EX BUSHELL By Dosho (1828-1884), signed Dosho 道笑 Japan, Osaka, second half of 19th century An unusual and finely carved dark wood netsuke depicting the lucky god Hotei leaning against his sack, his teeth and tongue are inlaid. This netsuke can be categorized as a karakuri (trick) netsuke, as the inlaid tongue and the separately carved inset head are movable. Good asymmetrical himotoshi ringed in horn on the underside, as well as the minutely incised signature DOSHO. HEIGHT 3.8 cm, LENGTH 4.6 cm Condition: Very good condition, minimal wear and surface scratches. Provenance: Ex collection Raymond Bushell, sold Sotheby's, New York, 21st March 2000, lot 167 (part lot, sold for 4.600 USD).