Model of house containing "Engi" phallus worshipped in brothels

Made:
Japan
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Paper and wood house, model, containing a phallus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Paper and wood house, model, containing a phallus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Paper and wood house, model, containing a phallus
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Paper and wood house, model, containing a phallus, called an "Engi" worshipped in brothels in order to bring in custom, Japanese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641145
Materials:
complete, paper, wood and pottery
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 40 mm x 54 mm, .014 kg
type:
house
credit:
Hildburg, W.L.