Japanese Ivory Shunga Netsuke of an Erotic Couple, 19th Century CE - 20th Century CE

Ivory

6.5 x 4 x 4

CK.0196

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This couple, composed of two individually carved figures that fit together, features an inscription on the bottom flap of the woman's kimono.