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LOT 0891
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1ST-3RD CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (8.12 grams, 35 mm).
Comprising an elongated body with splayed testes and a large suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx German art market, 2000s.
Acquired from an EU collector living in London.
From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
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With drum-shaped bowl and thick rim developing to a short handle with pierced lobe finial; stamped to the upper face of the handle with maker's name '[.]OIYBI'; to the underside of the base, pointillé legend 'LICINI[...]V'. 242 grams, 19.5 cm
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