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Katalognummer: JAPNE0619-310 AN EXCELLENT IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH TRUMPET AND KARAKO Unsigned, ivory netsuke Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868) A masterfully carved, powerful and expressive netsuke. Depicted is a grim Dutchman, standing tall and holding a trumpet in his right hand, while supporting a Chinese boy (karako) on his back. The Dutchman is wearing a cloak and an allonge wig with expressively carved curls, while the Chinese boy on his back is bald and wearing typical Chinese clothing with flaming Zhu pearls engraved on the back. Their facial expressions are cleverly placed in juxtaposition next to each other, merging together to create a quite grotesque image of a foreigner in the Japanese mind during the Edo period. The ivory is of a very good color showing wear and the ‘chimney himotoshi’ are found in the back and underside. HEIGHT 8.3 cm Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman. Condition: Very good condition, the ivory worn with expected age cracks. Schätzpreis 估價: € 3.000 Startpreis 起拍價: € 1.500 -