50 A RARE TALL IVORY SHUNGA NETSUKE OF A BIJIN Unsigned, ivory shunga netsuke Japan, mid to late 19th century A tall ivory netsuke of a laughing Bijin, with blacklacquered hair tied into a top-knot, her robe slipping, revealing her breasts, and only held together with the hand she is holding the fan with. The fan is placed teasingly and those that wish to see more, can tilt the netsuke which reveals her visible genitals. A netsuke filled with subtle (and not so subtle) erotic fantasy, as the backside with her robe gently slipping down her shoulder invoke a feeling of lust. Her robes are decorated with a large kiku blossom and scrolling vines and leaves. Her taunting facial expression is quite amusing and crafted sensitively. Good and irregular himotoshi in the back. HEIGHT 10.2 CM Condition: There is minor damage around the area of the fan, which indicates that the screws holding it in place are not original. Otherwise good condition. Provenance: The 40-Year Collection of a London Gentleman Estimate EUR 2.000,Starting price EUR 1.000,-
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