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Pair Japanese Meiji Bone Netsukes - Erotic Couple

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Pair Japanese Meiji Bone Netsukes - Erotic Couple

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Japan, Meiji Period, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a pair of bone netsuke in the form of a man and woman who can be joined together in an erotic pose. Both have fine painted details on their clothing and are signed. Size: 1.1" W x 2.1" H (2.8 cm x 5.3 cm).

The netsuke is an example of the art of everyday objects. They are small sculptures designed to be worn so that objects could be suspended from the traditional sash (obi) that wraps around the kimono. They were used to carry purses, smoking accouterments, and inro, "seal baskets", which held seals and medicines. The netsuke, made with two holes through it, was used as a toggle to stop the cord on which those items were suspended.

Provenance: Ex-private W. Steinberg Collection. NYC

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Pair Japanese Meiji Bone Netsukes - Erotic Couple

Name: Pair Japanese Meiji Bone Netsukes - Erotic Couple
SKU: 44009082
Price: 900 USD
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