Description A RARE BONE NETSUKE OF A DUTCHMAN WITH COCKERELUnsignedJapan, early 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)Carved from a slender section of bone, most likely walrus baculum, the Dutchman with elongated body following the natural orientation of the material, dressed in a Chinese robe with wave border and wearing a European hat, the face with a grotesque expression, and holding a long-tailed rooster (onagadori) in his arms. Two asymmetrical himotoshi to the back. The details all very finely carved and well-preserved, the bone bearing an appealing dark brown patina. The feet and hat with typical plugs.HEIGHT 9.7 cmCondition: Very good condition, minor wear, few minor natural age cracks.Provenance: European collection.Auction comparison:Compare a related stag antler netsuke of a dutchman and cockerel, late 18th century, at Zacke, Fine Netsuke & Sagemono, 22 April 2022, lot 247 (sold for 3,792 EUR).