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Wood carved netsuke in the form of a peach

Title
Wood carved netsuke in the form of a peach.
Format
Realia
Published
20th century.
Description
Wood, carved in two halves. 1 3/8" h. x 1 1/8" d. x 1" w.
Notes
ISR 100/a.
Summary
In the form of a peach with two halves that open to reveal an ivory carving of female genitalia on one side and a carved ivory penis on the other. When the two halfs are brought together the genitalia touch each other.
Kinsey subjects
Art--Japan--20th century. Covert in art. Coitus. Carved figures.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
250R A074.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art