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LOT 0671
Large Roman Bronze Triple Phallic Pendant
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/4 in. (45.6 grams, 72 mm).
Amuletic fascinum formed as a crescent with looped phallus to each side and male genitals to the centre; suspension loop above.
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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