A Japanese Carved Hotei (Budai) Figure Holding Child, Possibly Horn
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0592 |
| Estimate | $600 - $800 |
| Opening bid | $300 |
| Auction | Asian Antiques, Fine Art & Estate Jewelry |
| Date | August 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | COAUCTION |
| Location | Lake Bluff, Illinois |
A Japanese carved figural sculpture depicting Hotei (Budai), the laughing monk of good fortune, shown holding a small child. The figure is rendered with a rounded smiling face, elongated earlobes,
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