An ivory netsuke of a bearded Portugese man. Late 19th century - image-1

Lot 685 Dα

An ivory netsuke of a bearded Portugese man. Late 19th century

Auction 1092 - overview Cologne
09.06.2017, 18:00 - Netsuke and Sagemono
Estimate: 600 € - 800 €
Result: 1.860 € (incl. premium)

An ivory netsuke of a bearded Portugese man. Late 19th century

Commonly identified a Fernando Mendez Pinto, the Portugese man stands wearing a long coat, holding a telescope in his left hand, the other hand clutching the leash of the kirin behind him.
Height 6.5 cm