Model of house containing "Engi" phallus worshipped in brothels

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

Paper and wood house, model
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Paper and wood house, model
Science Museum Group
© 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, in box, Japanese

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641146
Materials:
paper, wood, pottery and complete
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 42 mm x 54 mm,
type:
house