Superb Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallus Amulet 100 AD

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Superb Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallus Amulet 100 AD

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Superb Ancient Roman Erotica - Phallus Amulet 100 AD

Superb Rare Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. This is a very well preserved example of this 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 titilate a prospective sexual conquest. Many hundreds of different shapes and sizes have been discovered over the last three hundred years. 40mm x 18mm x 12mm Superb Condition, beautiful deep green patina.