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Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900
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Rare and highly unusual Japanese Folk Art wood carving depicting the folk heroine and good luck figure Otafuku with a finely painted erotic design on the interior and a carved inscription on the reverse, late Meiji period, circa 1900.
The inscription is written in Chinese script, allowing it to be read either as a classical Chinese poem or, if translated into Japanese, as a vivid description of lovemaking, referencing the erotic images painted behind the central figure.
Dimensions: H 65cm x W 38.5cm x D 4cm
Overall the piece is in good condition but does have a number of areas of darkening to pigments and some flaking on the interior paintings as shown in images.
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- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Width: 15.16 in (38.5 cm)Depth: 1.58 in (4 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Prahran, AU
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