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Japanese phallic painting

Title
Japanese phallic painting.
Format
Image
Published
195-.
Description
Handpainted wood; 7 1/2" h. x 10 3/4" w. x 1" d.
Notes
ISR 529.
Summary
Phallus and testicals handpainted on wood. Inscriptions on the front and back of the object. On front: "To be offered (by) a man whose age (birth year) belongs to (the year) Axe." On back: "Painted by Kitchi in a good day of April, the 11th year Temp (Tokugawa period). See 528 for insccription on the box.
Kinsey subjects
Art--Japan--20th century. Art censorship--Japan--20th century. Painting--Japan. Phallus cults--Japan--20th century.

Holdings

Library
Blmgtn - Kinsey Institute Library (by appointment only)
Call Number
250R A148.1
Location
Kinsey Institute Library - Art