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LOT 0933
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
ROMAN BRONZE DOUBLE PHALLIC PENDANT
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (21 grams, 48 mm).
1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.
1 7/8 in. (21 grams, 48 mm).
Formed as addorsed phallus and hand in the fica gesture, with suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From 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.
LITERATURE:
See Rolland, H., Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 435, for type.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous 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.
