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Hearst Museum object titled Netsuke, accession number 9-12534, described as Carving, cabinet pc.: Carved ivory figure of Hotei one of the Seven Gods of good luck. (Shichifuku jin) He is depicted seated, laughing, holding a flat Chinese fan (uchiwa) w/ his left hand, his right hand raised to his chin. The head is bald. The eyes and eyebrows are painted black. Is loosely robed, large belly exposed. Cross-hatch and grass pattern on his garment. H. 3 cm.