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LOT 0842
Roman Bronze Phallic Pendant
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 1/2 in. (15.1 grams, 38 mm).
Formed as a stylised phallus with rounded testes and large suspension loop above. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market during the late 20th century.
From the private collection of David King (1940-2024), Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, UK.
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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