416 - Roman Phallic Amulet

DATE 1st - 3rd century CE AUTHOR Unknown (Roman) Italy MEDIA Bronze SIZE 6,3 cm (2" 1/2) long LOCATION Private collection NOTES This amulet, with manus ficus to left, erect phallus to right and the male organs center, was worn for good luck and virility by the ancient Romans.

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