Ancient Roman Bronze Fertility Vulva Amulet – Powerful Apotropaic Talisman of Protection A small cast bronze amulet featuring a circular suspension loop and a tapering lower body, characteristic of Ancient Roman apotropaic fertility charms. The object was designed to be worn as a personal talisman, suspended from a cord or chain. Such amulets are widely interpreted as apotropaic objects, intended to ward off evil influences, promote fertility, and ensure physical as well as spiritual protection. The abstract yet deliberate form reflects Roman symbolic language, where fertility and generative power were often expressed through simplified, symbolic shapes rather than explicit imagery. The surface exhibits a natural aged patina with visible wear consistent with antiquity, supporting prolonged use or burial. Comparable examples are known from Roman domestic, funerary, and personal contexts, emphasizing their role in everyday spiritual life rather than formal religious ritual. These fertility-related amulets were believed to safeguard the wearer, encourage prosperity and continuity of life, and protect against misfortune—central concerns within Roman belief systems. Technical Details Material: Bronze Cultural attribution: Ancient Roman Function: Apotropaic fertility amulet Height: 23 mm Width: 9 mm Condition: Intact, with original patina and age-related wear