EMA WITH ERECTION (Dealer: titcoRet) – Very unusual and rare type of ‘Ema’ (lit. ‘Horse picture’/ Worshipper’s wooden tablet dedicated to the shrine) with an erecting wood carving phallus praying for pregnancy and smooth delivery based on the Japanese folk belief. Meiji period (1868-1912) as signed. approx. H 17 x W 15 x D 10cm (6.69 x 5.90 x 3.93in)
Sold, Thank you.
#12452
#12452
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