Small ivory okimono representing an inro with hidden shunga subject, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912)
Consisting of two squares, one of which is fictitious, it is chased in light relief with foliage, amidst which are chrysanthemum flowers whose pistils are evoked by a mother-of-pearl inlay. The case contains an erotic scene in the round of a nude couple in the bath.
Height: 4.5 cm; gross weight: 45 g (N°CIC: FR2405400003-K)
Live Friday 14 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 107

Small ivory okimono representing an inro with hidden shunga subject, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Consisting of two squares, one of which is fictitious, it is chased in light relief with foliage, amidst which are chrysanthemum flowers whose pistils are evoked by a mother-of-pearl inlay. The case contains an erotic scene in the round of a nude couple in the bath. Height: 4.5 cm; gross weight: 45 g (N°CIC: FR2405400003-K)

Result
€845
Buyer's premium
30%
Small ivory okimono representing an inro with hidden shunga subject, Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) Consisting of two squares, one of which is fictitious, it is chased in light relief with foliage, amidst which are chrysanthemum flowers whose pistils are evoked by a mother-of-pearl inlay. The case contains an erotic scene in the round of a nude couple in the bath. Height: 4.5 cm; gross weight: 45 g (N°CIC: FR2405400003-K)
Sale Friday 14 June 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 6 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris