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Japanese carved phalli

Title
Japanese carved phalli.
Format
Realia
Published
195-.
Description
3 wooden carved phalli, boxed; 8"h. x 2" dia.
Notes
ISR 545-547.
Summary
Inscriptions on phalli read: "Tagata shrine founded by a village community." On the box lid: "amulet of Tagata shrine." On the reverse: "Received from Tagata shrine in February the 11th year of Showa."
Kinsey subjects
Art--Japan--20th century. Art censorship--Japan--20th century. Phallus cults--Japan--20th century.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
250R A141.1-3
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art