The Kokim Waka-shu: The 10th Century Anthology | 
Went to an interesting exhibit at the Japan Society entitled, "The Third Gender," about wakashu--young men who were highly desirable by both men and women. The book in the upper left dates perhaps to 1729, and shows two women watching a wakashu make out with his man. The wakashu are often difficult to distinguish from women in art, but are noticeable by a small shaved mark behind their forelocks.
Lindy "A small shaved mark behind their forelocks." - huh! 8y
saresmoore Neat! I want to learn more about this. (edited) 8y
Gezemice This is very interesting, never heard about it! 7y
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batsy I wasn't familiar with wakashu. So much to learn! And those images are gorgeous 7y
Hobbinol @batsy The exhibit was so beautifully put together. This was my first visit to the Japan Society and it is impeccably designed with sunny atriums and indoor gardens. I was overwhelmed. 7y
Hobbinol @Lindy They would shave a spot right at the crown, and then the hair was long at the sides and at the front over the brow. Hard to imagine anyone finding it that alluring! 7y
Hobbinol @Gezemice I was truly fascinated. I'd never heard anything about it either. 7y
Hobbinol @saresmoore I do too! NYC is always endlessly fascinating to me. I wear myself in trying to take as much in as possible. 7y
batsy @Hobbinol How wonderful. It sounds like a fantastic exhibit. I've never been to NY and would love visit the museums, galleries, ballet, theater. Amazing. Thanks for sharing via these posts and pics 💚 7y
shawnmooney I am having drinks with a wakashu right now! 😍 I wish... 7y
Hobbinol @shawnmooney 😆You devil!😈 7y
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