Loading, please wait...
LOT 0911
Large Roman Bronze Triple Phallic Pendant
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
2 7/8 in. (55 grams, 73 mm).
Comprising male genitals flanked by an erect phallus and a hand in the fica gesture. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Cf. Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 430.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Roman Bronze Artefact Collection
1st-3rd century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Including a gilt tutulus brooch, section of a plumbata missile, dolphin brooch, enamelled disc brooch, surgical probe and other items. 176 grams total, 2-11.4 cm
Found various site in the UK. Ex N.Mills. -
Roman Bronze Architectural Ring
4th-6th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Narrow D-section hoop with inverted pyramid to the bezel and knop finial. 4.375 Grams, 29.97 mm.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Essex, UK, collector. Accompanied by an old typed information card. -
Roman Silver Trumpet Whorl Brooch
2nd-4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
Plate brooch formed as an S-shaped La Tène scroll with trumpet and bulb detailing, catch and pin to the reverse. 10 grams, 39 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late-1990s.
