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Japanese bronze elephants

Title
Japanese bronze elephants.
Format
Realia
Published
19th century.
Description
Bronze.
Notes
ISR 1496. Strongly resembles Ganesa, Hindu god.
Summary
Bronze copulating elephants, Japanese phallic symbolism of either Buddist of Shinto origin.
Kinsey subjects
Phallus cults--Japan--19th century. Ganesa. Mammal sex behavior.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
250Q A008.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art