The Dream of the Fisherman's Wife

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 In 1814, a three volume of book of Shunga erotic art was published by the Japanese Artist Hokusai. Shunga art was influenced by illustrations in Chinese medicinal books in the 13th to 16th century. The advent of woodblock printing increased its popularity.

The above is Hokusai's most famous shunga design. You would have seen this in the Third Season of Mad Men!




Her expression when she sees it is "Oh my god!" She recovers though, and walks in the office, carrying the painting like a boss.




Prepare to say "Oh my god!" again.

In 1983, this Netsuke sold for $250,000. Ama and the Squid. At the time it was a record price.
















Will that record be topped?

The original  netsuke, inspired from the 1814 shunga.

A bit bawdy.

But very finely detailed.

David  (561) 212-2809



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