The Katchen Collection of Netsuke – Part II

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Lot 172
  • 172

DUTCHMAN WITH CHILD

Estimate
3,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • DUTCHMAN WITH CHILD
  • Unsigned
  • Ivory
  • 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in.
He stands, smiling as he looks to his right, holding a tasselled wind instrument with one hand and supporting a child on his back with the other; the ivory is slightly worn and bears a good patina. 

Catalogue Note

A good example of a subject more commonly treated in wood.