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A boxwood shunga okimono depicting Ashinaga and Tenaga, figures from Japanese folklore known respectively for their extraordinarily long legs and extended arms.
The two characters are shown in a rare moment of rest after fishing, with one of them drinking from an abalone shell in marine ivory. In Japanese shunga art, the abalone shell (awabi) is an erotic symbol referring to female sexuality, associated with fertility, strength, and pleasure.
Period: Edo, mid-19th century
Dimensions: 9 × 8.5 × 5.5 cm
Condition: Very good condition
