Accession No

Z 36831 B


Description

Ceramic drinking cup in form of a vagina.


Place

Asia; East Asia; China; North China


Period

Modern


Source

Unknown


Department

Anth


Reference Numbers

Z 36831 B


Cultural Affliation


Material

Ceramic


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Context (CMS Context)
A-B: Used in the workshop, the Roman 'Penis Pot', 5/5/2016 as part of the Sex in Six Objects programme. The workshop gives participants an exciting opportunity to explore the collection of phallic objects at the Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (MAA). It's also a unique opportunity for participants to handle archaeological objects, including the famous 'penis pot', and to discuss their mysterious past. Hosted by collection manager Imogen Gunn and facilitated by Dr Jana Funke and Dr Jen Grove (University of Exeter).
Event Date 9/5/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn


Context (CMS Context)
Found: Northern China. Label states "Phallic worship".
Event Date 9/5/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (CMS Description)
Broken in to 4 pieces, and the breaks appear recent. Known to have been in pieces for at least c.5 years, probably more.
Event Date 9/5/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn


Description (CMS Description)
Glazed pottery drinking cup, matching ware of Z 36831 A, representing ?vagina.
Event Date 9/5/2016
Author: Imogen Gunn


FM:269184

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