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Phallic Object, Possibly a Talisman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray stone object shaped like a phallus with a face carved on top. The face features a rounded forehead, straight carved lines for the eyebrows and mouth, and a nose. Two small circles are carved on the body, one near the face and one lower down. The object tapers to a rounded point at the bottom, resembling feet with five carved toes on each. The background is light grey. The object is titled "Phallic Object, Possibly a Talisman" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Stone
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
357 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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