Netsuke "Hotei"

Netsuke was created by a Master from the strongest and most durable bone - elk horn.
In Japanese mythology, Hotei is one of the "seven gods of happiness", the god of communication, fun and well-being.
The people believed that for the fulfillment of desires you need to RUB the figure's belly three hundred times, keeping in mind the idea of performance what you want.
Statuette of Hotei is usually placed at the front door in the hallway, then he will bring honor and respect. You can choose a hotel in the southern sector that will bring a host of recognition, but it's better to place the statue in the most conspicuous place. If the deity of happiness keeps the gold and coins put in the sector of wealth, if the bamboo sector is health, and if in the hands of Hotei pearl, then choose the sector of wisdom, etc.
The image of Hotei are in the form of a netsuke.