Carved netsuke in form of devil's mask

Title

Carved netsuke in form of devil's mask.

Format

Realia

Published

20th century.

Description

Painted in red and blue, on a purple silk cord. 1 1/4" h. x 3/4" w. x 5/8" d.

Notes

ISR 680.

Review

Carved netsuke in form of devil's mask. The back panel slides down to reveal a wood carved vulva and a mobile penis, about to become involved in coitus.

Kinsey subjects

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