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LOT 0128

Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant

1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.

2 5/8 in. (81.5 grams, 68 mm).

Amuletic fascinum formed as a crescent with phallus to the right, hand in the fica gesture to the left and male genitals below; each with a loop beneath for attachment of another pendant; large loop above and attachment strap with stud.

Provenance

Acquired in Europe in 1990s.
European private collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.

Literature

Cf. Beutler, F. et al., Der Adler Roms. Carnuntum und der Armee der Cäsaren, Bad-Deutsch Altenberg, 2017, item 768, for type.

CONDITION
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LOT 0128

Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant

Sold for (Inc. bp): £780

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