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Bendigo - Victoria
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Rare Large Ancient Roman Erotic Phallus Amulet Triple
Rare and Large Ancient Roman Triple Erotic Phallus Amulet c100 AD. 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. 63mm x 13mm x 34mm Superb Condition, beautiful deep green patina.

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