Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Shunga | Erotic | Man and Woman | signed Type_6th | 3rd Green Mark Since Michael Nachtmann founded the

Since Michael Nachtmann founded the company in 1834

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Royal Doulton pair of stoneware Floral panel and border vases | Blue Ground

Japanese Carved Ivory Netsuke | Shunga | Erotic | Man and Woman | signed Type_6th | 3rd Green Mark Since Michael Nachtmann founded theJapanese 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