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Bold Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallus Amulet c100 AD

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All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000: item # 368001

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Bold  Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallus Amulet  c100 AD
Bold Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. This is a very interesting amulet Type. The phallus (or symbolic male genitals) represented masculinity and virility in Ancient Rome. These amulets where worn to ward off evil, increase a soldiers strength in battle and perhaps to titillate a prospective sexual conquest. Many hundreds of different shapes and sizes have been discovered over the last three hundred years. 35mm x 21mm x 11mm Superb Condition, beautiful deep green patina.


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