Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Roman Phallic Silver Pendant. Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD. A chunky Roman silver phallic amulet. 3.29g, 10/20mm.
Complete and intact.
Phallic pendants in ancient Rome were talismans used to ward off the evil eye. This kind of sorcery was thought to ward off primarily envy (invidia) that was targeted against the fertility of animal, crop and person.
4004.40.108
Complete and intact.
Phallic pendants in ancient Rome were talismans used to ward off the evil eye. This kind of sorcery was thought to ward off primarily envy (invidia) that was targeted against the fertility of animal, crop and person.
4004.40.108