By Shuosai Hidemasa, signed HidemasaJapan, Osaka, first half of 19th century, Edo period (1615-1868)The Dutchman stands and holds a Chinese trumpet (lapa), a little boy sitting on his shoulder grabbing the instrument. The garments of both are typically incised with floral and cloud patterns. The ivory bearing a fine patina. ‘Chimney himotoshi’ through the back and underside. Signed HIDEMASA within a wavy reserve.HEIGHT 5.1 cmCondition: One foot is re-attached, otherwise fine condition with natural age cracks.Provenance: French private collection.Literature comparison:A similar netsuke is in the collection of the museum Kunst Palast Düsseldorf, accession no. mkp.P 2005-22.This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore this item can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.