This vintage photograph features a handsome and rich Tonkinese gentleman. He comes from the historical region of southeast Asia located on the Gulf of Tonkin. The area presently is part of northern Vietnam but it was a component of French Indochina (1887-1946). This image is a former stock photo which may been used in publications such as newspapers or magazines. The photograph measures about 4 3/4″ x 7″. (SOLD)
THE CABINET CARD GALLERY 
Is he holding something or is that damage on the pic?
I am having a difficult time deciding whether the Tonkinese gentleman is holding something, or if there is a flaw in this photograph. After magnifying the image, it appears that he is holding the object between his index and middle fingers. The white object does not overlap his fingers the way one would expect if it was a flaw. However, I can not say with any certainty whether we are looking at a held object or damage to the photo.