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Hakata figurine

Title
[Hakata figurine] [realia].
Format
Realia
Published
[194-]
Description
1 Hakata figurine : clay, col. ; 7 cm. tall.
Notes
Title supplied by cataloger. Place of origin: [Japan, Fukouka territory?]
Summary
Hotei, one of the seven Shinto household gods of happiness. Fat seated man, dressed in a kimono, fan in one hand. Base conceals a nude, copulating couple. Handpainted. Traces of gold foil on base. Woman's foot broken and restored.
Subject headings
Hotei
Kinsey subjects
Ceramic figures. Covert in art. Covert novelties. Deities.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
250R A230
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art