LOT 58 A RARE WOOD 'DOUBLE SHUNGA' NETSUKE
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A RARE WOOD 'DOUBLE SHUNGA' NETSUKE OF A MOTHER AND CHILD
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Japan, 18th century, Edo period (1615-1868)
A highly suggestive and early shunga netsuke carved as a mother, with chubby cheeks and a high forehead like Okame, holding up her son, revealing his genitals. The underside further reveals her female genitals. A rare and rustic 'double shunga' netsuke. Good patina and cleverly placed himotoshi in the back.
HEIGHT 6.4 cm
Condition: Good condition with an appealing patina. One tiny chip to the side of the boy's genitals.
Provenance: The Gabor Wilhelm Collection.
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