Mid-19th Century “Pagoda Artisan” Scrimshaw Sperm Whale Tooth, (by name of Sylvanus Baker of Dennis, Massachusetts), the large tooth incised and inked in black with a multi-storied building recto and verso; stylized trees and potted plants frame the views.
Length 9 ½ in.
Provenance:
Barbara Johnson Collection
Sold Rafael Osona Auction
13 August 1994 Lot 25
The Carol and Stephen Memishian
19th C. Scrimshaw Collection
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