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LOT 0726

Romano-British Bronze Phallic Pendant Hanger

1ST-4TH CENTURY A.D.

2 1/8 in. (15.6 grams, 56 mm).

Crescentic pendant with both arms formed as erect phalli with a loop below, large male genitals to the centre with a large suspension loop above. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Found East Anglia, 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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LOT 0726

Romano-British Bronze Phallic Pendant Hanger

Sold for (Inc. bp): £59

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