Roman Gold Triple Phallic Pendant, c. 2nd Century A.D.

(Phallic Amulet)

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Item No.
32.37017
Culture
Roman, c. 2nd Century A.D. 
Item Details.
Amulet representing one central phallus and two on either side.
For more than three thousand years the phallic symbol was considered a strong good luck and fertility charm and protective against evil eye but never more so than during the Greek and Roman period. One of three similar amulets, probably used to belong a necklace.

Provenance: Private UK collection.

Size
1.6 cm L (including loop) - 5/8 inch
Material
Gold, 1.1 grms 
Condition
Intact 
Categories
Jewellery
Price.
US$ 600
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