A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN HOLDING A CHINESE FAN by Unknown artist
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A MARINE IVORY NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN HOLDING A CHINESE FAN 18th century

Unknown artist

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Zebregs & Röell - Fine Art - Antiques

  • About the artwork
    Edo period, late 18th century

    ​With horn buttons in his coat and gaiters.

    H. 8.3 cm

    Provenance:
    The Frits Philips Collection

    Note:
    This is a rather traditional depiction of a Dutchman, either holding a fan or a cock.
  • About the artist

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Artwork details

Category
AntiquesFurniture & Interior
Subject
Dutch HistoryVOC (Dutch East India Company)
Style
Edo period (Japan 1603-1868)
Material & Technique
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