ROMAN BRONZE PHALLUS AMULET

Ca. AD 100 - 300 A Roman cast bronze phallic amulet featuring phallic imagery. To the left side a manus fica, a clenched fist representing a rude gesture, is depicted whilst an erect phallus is displayed to the right side. At the centre is a further representation of male genitalia, topped by moulded detailing of pubic hair. The amulet displays four loops for suspension. The reverse is unadorned.
Size: 65mm x 50mm; Weight: 32g
Provenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s.

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Estimate: GBP 300 - 600