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Japanese netsuke

Title
Japanese netsuke.
Format
Realia
Published
20th century.
Description
1 wood carved netsuke painted gold with incised decoration. On black cord with a coral bead and an ivory rabbit at the end. Purse: 1 1/8" h. x 1 1/4" w. x 3/8" d. Cord: 5 1/2" l. Rabbit: 3/4" h. x 3/4" w. x 3/4" d.
Notes
ISR 1359.
Summary
A panel on the back lifts up to reveal an ivory panel carved to depict male and female genitalia in coitus.
Kinsey subjects
Art--Japan--20th century. Covert in art. Carved figures. Coitus.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
250R A064.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art