An ivory netsuke of a tall Dutchman
Edo period, second half 18th century
Depicting a Dutchman wearing a Chinese hat and long coat, holding a long trumpet and apparently whistling, the ivory shows traces of usage, which has given the ivory a nice patina.
H. 11.6 cm
Provenance:
- Collection Carl Monzino, Venice
- His sale; Sotheby's London, 21 June 1995
- Collection Klaus Riess, Munich
Depicting a Dutchman wearing a Chinese hat and long coat, holding a long trumpet and apparently whistling, the ivory shows traces of usage, which has given the ivory a nice patina.
H. 11.6 cm
Provenance:
- Collection Carl Monzino, Venice
- His sale; Sotheby's London, 21 June 1995
- Collection Klaus Riess, Munich
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