An ivory netsuke of a Dutchman with a cockerel. 18th century or later - image-1
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Lot 846 D‡α

An ivory netsuke of a Dutchman with a cockerel. 18th century or later

Auction 1166 - overview Cologne
16.12.2020, 11:00 - Asian Art
Estimate: 2.800 € - 3.200 €
Result: 4.250 € (incl. premium)
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An ivory netsuke of a Dutchman with a cockerel. 18th century or later

Standing upright and holding a rooster in his arms, dressed in a wide-brimmed hat, a long robe and knickerbockers. The gaiters with buttons of black horn.
Height 9.9 cm

This representation of a Dutchman with a cockerel allows various interpretations. The animal can be seen as a possible reference to cockfights, a pastime of the Dutch merchants on the island of Deshima, but also as a symbol of peace and peaceful intentions of the Dutch in Japan.

Provenance

Private collection, Belgium, acquired from Kyoto Gallery, May 1988