Lot Essay
For a similar example, see Netsuke, published by Nihon Netsuke Kenkyukai (1996), p.65, no.62
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UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (MID-LATE 18TH CENTURY)
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An Ivory Netsuke
Unsigned, Edo Period (Mid-Late 18th Century)
A Dutchman posing in the manner of a sennin, with his face turned upwards, holding his hat with his right hand and a stick in his left hand, his robe incised and stained with a dragon and clouds, his coat-buttons inlaid in horn, the himotoshi formed by two holes in the back, minor chip to coat
3in. (9.5cm.) high
Unsigned, Edo Period (Mid-Late 18th Century)
A Dutchman posing in the manner of a sennin, with his face turned upwards, holding his hat with his right hand and a stick in his left hand, his robe incised and stained with a dragon and clouds, his coat-buttons inlaid in horn, the himotoshi formed by two holes in the back, minor chip to coat
3in. (9.5cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium
Sale room notice
Please note that this netsuke is of later date than stated in the catalogue.