Lot of five netsuke, 1) wood, Hotei with fan and bag. Signed Toryusai. H. 3 cm. 2) ceramic, sitting Hotei with fan. H. 4.5 cm. 3) wood, Hotei in his bag. Signed Shojaku. H. 4 cm. 4) wood, standing Hotei with his bag on a stick. Signed Bunsai. H. 4 cm. 5) wood, sitting Hotei leaning on his bag. H. 3 cm. Japan, 19th century. Provenance: 1) Christie's, 13 June 2002. 3) Nagel, 13 November 2004, lot 2665. 4) Nagel, 19 May 2006, lot 2783.