Wood netsuke depicting deity

Title

Wood netsuke depicting deity.

Format

Realia

Published

20th century.

Description

1 medium dark brown, natural wood netsuke with a red-orange silk cord. 1 3/8" h. x 1" w. x 3/4" d.

Notes

ISR 1362.

Review

Panel on the back slides down to reveal carved depictions of male and female genitalia. Painted with gouache in red, white, and green.

Kinsey subjects

Art--Japan--20th century.
Carved figures.
Covert in art.