An unusual netsuke of a Dutchman by Masakazu
Osaka, Edo period, early 19th century
With ornately carved coat, holding a bowl or Calabasas, curly hair and beard.
H. 7.2 cm
A fine netsuke of a Dutchman with the very expressive facial features is typical of the Osaka artist Masakazu. The Dutchman has an over-exaggerated wide smile with visible teeth, large bulbous nose and almost closed eyes. He is wearing a cap over curly hair, has a stubby beard and is holding a large fruit with a circular opening on one side with a tiny moveable bead inside. Special attention has been given to the ornate coat, which is incised with many decorative patterns and scrolling vines.
With ornately carved coat, holding a bowl or Calabasas, curly hair and beard.
H. 7.2 cm
A fine netsuke of a Dutchman with the very expressive facial features is typical of the Osaka artist Masakazu. The Dutchman has an over-exaggerated wide smile with visible teeth, large bulbous nose and almost closed eyes. He is wearing a cap over curly hair, has a stubby beard and is holding a large fruit with a circular opening on one side with a tiny moveable bead inside. Special attention has been given to the ornate coat, which is incised with many decorative patterns and scrolling vines.
