Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Shunga | Erotic | Man and Woman | signed Type_Lladro Issued: 1912- 1942

Issued: 1912- 1942

There is nominal scratching to the lustre glaze

and adorn a plaque

Franklin Mint | Noritake Okura Japan

Approx 14cms (5 1/2") handle to handle

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Shunga | Erotic | Man and Woman | signed Type_Lladro Issued: 1912- 1942Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke Shunga Erotic Man and Woman signed c. 1880 Approx 5. 5cms (2 1 4") long Approx 3. 5cms (1 1 3") tall In excellent condition Signed to base unable to discern signature What is a Netsuke? A netsuke is a miniature sculpture, originating in 17th century Japan. They can be made from boxwood, Ivory, Bone and Silver. Initially a simply carved button fastener on the cords of an inr box, netsuke later developed into ornately