Roman Leaded Bronze Phallic Pendants (4)
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**Originally Listed At $400**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A interesting group of 4 leaded-bronze fertility amulets depicting phalluses. The first is a triple phallus with two pointing in opposite directions, and a third, smaller phallus presented on the front center with a suspension loop below. Next is a long, thin phallus with testicles at one end and a suspension ring below. The last two are stockier with fragmentary tabs where they once had suspension loops. Size of triple phallus: 1.75" L x 0.8" W (4.4 cm x 2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Daryl P. Gruber Kulok collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s; ex-Art for Eternity, New York, New York, USA
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#163894
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A interesting group of 4 leaded-bronze fertility amulets depicting phalluses. The first is a triple phallus with two pointing in opposite directions, and a third, smaller phallus presented on the front center with a suspension loop below. Next is a long, thin phallus with testicles at one end and a suspension ring below. The last two are stockier with fragmentary tabs where they once had suspension loops. Size of triple phallus: 1.75" L x 0.8" W (4.4 cm x 2 cm)
Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-Daryl P. Gruber Kulok collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired in the 2000s; ex-Art for Eternity, New York, New York, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#163894
Condition
Softening of details to all. Loss to suspension ring on two. Other two are intact. Rich green and russet patina on all.
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Roman Leaded Bronze Phallic Pendants (4)
Estimate $600 - $900
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