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Fertility Sculpture Of Penis Phallus, Or Shunga, Ceramic, Japan




Item History & Price

Information:
Reference Number: Avaluer:27293774Region of Origin: Japan
Original/Reproduction: Antique OriginalAge: 1900-1940
Color: BeigePrimary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Original Description:
Thin ceramic statue of a fairly realistic erected penis. The piece shows a seam, which indicates molding in two sections and joined before glazing and firing. Hollow with opening at the top. Thin soft ceramic, fired at low temperature. Seal impressedin bottom.Japan, Meiji/Taisho eras, early 20th century Phalluses like these were sold as amulets and are often offered at Shinto shrines, dedicated to fertility. This practice continues to this day, although the amount of fertility shrines ...has reduced enormously.

H ca. 6.5 inches (16.5 cm)
Mint condition

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