Introduction to Netsuke by Raymond Bushell

Author:Raymond Bushell
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 0-8048-0905-4
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

DUTCHMAN

PL. 1. The subject of this very large netsuke is a Dutchman holding a man-child. The curly hair, beard, and large nose of the foreigner is emphasized. The weirdness is augmented by the child, which is less a baby than a miniature replica of the father.

Material: Ivory

Height: 10.2 cm (4")

Unsigned

Date: 17th or early 18th century

From the collection of Mrs. Sammy Lee, Tokyo. Mrs. Lee is the wife of a prominent Chinese antique and rug dealer. She has 100 choice netsuke, most of which are ivory animals.

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