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

$5,000

£3,796.62

€4,341.72

CA$6,985.73

A$7,769.65

CHF 4,057.07

MX$94,548.39

NOK 51,814.98

SEK 48,593.31

DKK 32,403.90

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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. 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:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
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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