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Japanese Erotic Otofuku Folk Art Carving, Late Meiji Period, circa 1900

About the Item

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. Please contact us for additional images.
  • 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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cypress,Carved,Painted
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Prahran, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MI150291stDibs: LU125627286293

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