Roman Phallic Brooch

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze brooch in the form of a phallus, slightly curved in profile; spring and pin to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R., Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, fig. 1148. 10.1 grams, 32

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze hasp in the shape of a herm with bearded face and curly hair, erect phallus to the openwork column, short lug to each side. 51.70 grams, 78mm (3"). Property of a European

Roman Phallic Symbol Pendant, c. 1st-2nd Century A.D.Hollow gold pendant amulet representing phallus, suspension loop at the top. For more than three thousand years the phallic symbol was considered a

2nd-3rd century A.D. A phallic pendant with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing, integral suspension loop. 6.64 grams, 24 mm (1 in.). German art market, 1990s. Mr A.H., a North American collector l

1st-3rd century AD. A mixed group of ten bronze phallic pendants, each with circular attachment loop. 77 grams total, 25-39mm (1 - 1 1/2"). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1990s.

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze figure of a squatting man with a pot belly, grasping erect phallus and wearing a comic actor's mask. 37 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired befo

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze pendant in the form of a phallus with suspension loop to the upper face. 11 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly in an important European collect

A pair of Roman phallic amulets, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the first nicely carved in steatite with horizontal suspension hole, 18 x 12 mm, the second is in bronze with large suspension loop, L: 30 mm.

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze phallic pendant consisting of a large suspension ring to the top, to the left an arm ending in a hand forming the mano fica gesture, to the other side a phallus; to the ce

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze amulet of male genitals, mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 416 for type. 79 grams, 53.5mm including sta

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze phallic pendant with large suspension loop with double ended phallus between testicles. 43 grams, 57mm (2"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975.

1st century BC-1st century AD. A substantial bronze pendant comprising a phallus and a hand in the mano fica gesture. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 430. 30 gram

1st-2nd century AD. A bronze amuletic pendant of a phallus with loop to the rear. 28 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired in the late 1960s-early 1970s.

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze phallic pendant with conical tip, loop to the upper face. 30 grams, 53mm (2"). Acquired on the London art market prior to 1980.

1st-2nd century AD. A C-section bronze buckle with voids to the centre, phallus to one end and hand in the fica gesture to the other. 16 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze pendant of a phallus with substantial loop to the upper face. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 420-4. 23 grams, 39mm (1 1/2

1st century AD. A substantial bronze pendant in the form of a phallus with tapering tip, large suspension loop to the upper face. 32.8 grams, 45mm (1 3/4"). From the collection of a European gentleman

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A large bronze pendant formed as male genitals beneath a suspension ring with phallus above to the right and fist to the left. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze amuletic pendant of a phallus with loop. 21 grams, 50mm (2") Property of an Oxfordshire gentleman; acquired from Ancient Times in 2007, with the original sales card; belie

1st-3rd century A.D. A stylised phallic pendant with large suspension loop. 5.8 grams, 38 mm (1 1/2 in.) European private collection, 1970-1980s. London, UK, late 1990s. [No Reserve]

4th century AD. A bronze P-shaped bow brooch with balustered arms, spring loop, broad bow with vertical ribs, tongue-shaped foot with inscription 'MARIA' in majuscule. 16.16 grams, 80mm (3 1/8"). Prop

1st-3rd century AD. Then time of Christ. The original garment pin patented two millennia later as the "safety pin". Bronze, 2" in length, of elegant form with double transverse crests to the back. Pro

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A round-section bronze pendant comprising a phallus and a hand in 'fig' gesture, male genitals below and faceted loop above. 18 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). UK art market, acqu

1st century BC-2nd century AD. A bronze pendant of a phallus with substantial loop to the upper face. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 420-4. 23 grams, 35mm (1 1/2