Two ivory polychrome Hotei figures one Leaning on his sake barrel and the other dancing, Showa period, signature to base, with vigor with his treasure bag behind his back, detailed ink work to the brocade fabric of the kimonos, note, Hotei is one of Japan's 'Seven lucky Gods' and sake is used in Shinto ceremonies and seen as a way of connecting people with the Gods., Wt. 76 grams, height 4.6 cm, width 4 cm