Roman bronze phallic amulet - 2 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Roman bronze phallic amulet from the 1st–3rd century AD, measuring 2 cm high, 2.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm deep, in good condition, acquired in 1980 from a Spanish private collection and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Superb bronze roman phallic amulet from the 1st–3rd century AD . A bronze pendant cast in the unmistakable form of a phallus, exhibits stylized testicles and a suspension loop, underscoring its intended function as a wearable adornment. The bold choice of subject matter in this pendant alludes to the complex tapestry of Roman society, where the phallus was laden with multifaceted meanings ranging from fertility and protection to expressions of humour. In the Roman world, phallus pendants were not only prized as decorative pieces but also held talismanic significance, often believed to bestow good fortune and ward off malevolent influences.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, F.C.B in the 80s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather, different percentages are applied to sections of it.
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Superb bronze roman phallic amulet from the 1st–3rd century AD . A bronze pendant cast in the unmistakable form of a phallus, exhibits stylized testicles and a suspension loop, underscoring its intended function as a wearable adornment. The bold choice of subject matter in this pendant alludes to the complex tapestry of Roman society, where the phallus was laden with multifaceted meanings ranging from fertility and protection to expressions of humour. In the Roman world, phallus pendants were not only prized as decorative pieces but also held talismanic significance, often believed to bestow good fortune and ward off malevolent influences.
Acquired from a Spanish private collection, F.C.B in the 80s.
The piece includes an authenticity certificate.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will ensure that any necessary permits are arranged; this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks.
IMPORTANT: Due to new laws on the export of archaeological pieces, we have decided to NO LONGER sell outside the European territory for the following countries: Switzerland & United States of America.
For destinations outside European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive EXPORT LICENSE from the Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between
4-8 weeks. According to Spanish legislation, items sent outside the European Union are subject to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed based on the final auction price, and the tax rate is not applied directly to the total value of the item to be exported, but rather, different percentages are applied to sections of it.
Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6,001 to 60,000 euros: 10%.
Please note that for far destinations (Asia, Middle East, etc.), there will be an additional cost for shipping.
Details
Culture
Roman
Century/ Timeframe
1st–3rd century AD
Name of object
bronze phallic amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
80
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
2 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
80
Width
2.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
4.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
