拍品 21
21
A tall ivory netsuke
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A tall ivory netsuke

UNSIGNED, EDO PERIOD (18TH CENTURY)

細節
A tall ivory netsuke
Unsigned, Edo period (18th century)
Of a Dutchman holding a cockerel in both arms, wearing a long frock-coat with stylised wave patterns over knee-breeches (some old damage and restoration)
5in. (12.8cm.) high
注意事項
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

拍品專文

The dress of these Dutchmen is early to mid-eighteenth century with typical frock-coats, knee-breeches and wide-brimmed hats. Netsuke carvers would have had many opportunities to study Dutchman during their regular journeys to the capital Edo.