Natsume - Agate - Netsuke décoratif en agate

Carved Natural Agate Ornament - "Source of Life" (Fertility Symbol) - Shunga Sagemono / Netsuke

[Object Description]
This lot features a beautifully and realistically carved Natural Agate ornament depicting the "Source of Life" (Female Genitalia / Vulva).

[Highlights]

Shunga / Erotic Art: In Japanese and Asian traditions, such items are deeply cherished as auspicious symbols of fertility, safe childbirth, and the prosperity of descendants.

Striking Natural Contrast: The artist has masterfully utilized the natural characteristics of the agate stone. The most captivating feature of this specific piece is the breathtaking contrast between the highly polished, glossy, and smooth central carving featuring a deep, rich reddish-brown hue, and the rugged, unpolished natural raw stone (matrix) left around the edges. This creates an incredibly striking, organic, and lifelike aesthetic.

Usage & Accessories: It comes with an elegant braided cord featuring decorative beads, and a beautiful traditional patterned cloth pouch. It can be perfectly used as a "Sagemono" (hanging object), a large Netsuke, or a striking paperweight/display piece.

[Condition]
Excellent condition. Unused.
The carved surface features a stunning, high-gloss polish, while the edges retain the beautiful, raw texture of the natural stone.

[Product Details]

Material: Natural Agate

Motif: Source of Life (Female Genitalia / Shunga)

Weight: approx. 146 g

Dimensions: approx. 5.2 × 5 × 3.4 cm

[International Titles / Search Keywords]
English: Natural Agate / Shunga / Erotic Art / Fertility Symbol / Sagemono / Netsuke / Suiseki
Français: Agate naturelle / Shunga / Art érotique / Symbole de fertilité / Sagemono / Netsuke / Suiseki
Italiano: Agata naturale / Shunga / Arte erotica / Simbolo di fertilità / Netsuke
Español: Ágata natural / Shunga / Arte erótico / Símbolo de fertilidad / Netsuke

[Shipping]
Shipped from Japan with tracking.