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Subject:Satsuma Hotei
Posted By: BL Sat, Jun 21, 2025 IP: 70.107.185.131
Hello,
I would like to find out the name of the sculptor who made the satsuma hotei in the photos below. Thanks.
BL






Subject:Re: Satsuma Hotei
Posted By: I.Nagy Sat, Jun 21, 2025
琪山造　Kizan-zō　-　Made by Kizan

With regards,
I.Nagy

Subject:Re: Satsuma Hotei
Posted By: BL Sun, Jun 22, 2025
Once again, thank you I. Nagy.
BL

Subject:Re: Satsuma Hotei
Posted By: Madria Tue, Jun 24, 2025
That signature fits with a dating in the late 19th century. Please see below some comparable examples.

With kind regards

Madria

https://www.bonhams.com/auction/20234/lot/170/a-japanese-katani-buddha-late-19th-century/

https://fieldingsauctioneers.co.uk/lot/190203

Subject:Re: Satsuma Hotei
Posted By: BL Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Thank you Madria. Yes, the Bonhams piece does look like the image I posted. I. Nagy has provided the name Kizan as the artist that made my piece. Thanks again.

BL

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