Mermaid & Octopus

ANTIQUE JAPANESE NETSUKE

A magnificent slightly erotic ivory study of a well endowed mermaid being taken advantage off by a licentious octopus, which, judging by her placed hands she appears to be enjoying. Superbly carved and detailed.

Octopus in Japanese Art are often associated with eroticism and sexual fantasies, a good example being: The "Dream of the Fisherman's Wife" a print by Hokusai portraying a young ama diver entwined sexually with a pair of octopuses.

Unsigned
Himotoshi: back
Weight about : 33grams
Height about : 6.6cm
Width about : 4cm
Depth about: 2.4cm.

Condition: Very good, rubbing. age hairlines
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A$3750