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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Roman: Sculpture: Pre AD 1000: Item # 745476

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Rare V Large Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet Triple
Very Rare and Large Ancient Roman Triple Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. This is a very rare amulet Type, particularly considering the size of the piece. 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 titilate a prospective sexual conquest. Many hundreds of differnt shapes and sizes have been discovered over the last three hundred years. 77mm x 17mm x 46mm Superb Condition, beautiful deep green patina.


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