Roman Bronze Phallus Pendant - Wearable!
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**Previously Listed At $150**
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite yet greatly symbolic cast bronze pendant in the form of a double-ended phallus with dangling testes. Above the testes is a large loop for suspension. Phalluses are common Roman symbols and, when depicted disembodied like this one, were used as what Pliny wrote of as a "medicus invidiae" to ward against the evil eye. Size: 1" L x 1.875" W (2.5 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-private York, England collection acquired in the 1980's
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#122538
Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite yet greatly symbolic cast bronze pendant in the form of a double-ended phallus with dangling testes. Above the testes is a large loop for suspension. Phalluses are common Roman symbols and, when depicted disembodied like this one, were used as what Pliny wrote of as a "medicus invidiae" to ward against the evil eye. Size: 1" L x 1.875" W (2.5 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-private York, England collection acquired in the 1980's
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#122538
Condition
Lovely aged surface with dark green patina. Suspension cord in photograph is not included.
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Roman Bronze Phallus Pendant - Wearable!
Estimate $250 - $375
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