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Group (6) of Japanese Erotic Figures

Currency:USD Category:Art Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Group (6) of Japanese Erotic Figures
Several Japanese erotica figures, some are signed. Netsuke is a type of Japanese miniature sculpture or carving popular around the Edo period, 1615–1868. The word “netsuke” is formed out of the Japanese characters “ne’ and “tsuke” which apparently mean to “root” and “to attach.” Netsuke were originally worn on garments as a means to carry small personal effects, like medicine & tobacco. Over time netsuke changed in use to a decorative and ornamental function like the ones pictured here.
Sizes vary but average is 2 x 2 in.