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

$5,000
£3,807.39
€4,384.11
CA$7,085.44
A$7,621.40
CHF 4,073.10
MX$89,834.64
NOK 51,352.25
SEK 46,945.70
DKK 32,756.73

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:
    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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