Ancient Roman, Empire Bronze Phallic amulet (Fascinum) — 1st–3rd centuries CE. - 50 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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Description from the seller
Roman bronze phallic amulet (Fascinum) — 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Period: Roman Empire.
Dating: 1st–3rd centuries AD (typological attribution).
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Phallic protective amulet.
An interesting bronze amulet of Roman tradition, made by casting, with a stylized phallic representation, small lateral protuberances and a central circular hole intended for suspension.
Known as fascina, these amulets played an important protective function in Roman society. They were used to ward off the evil eye (fascinatio), attract good fortune and promote fertility and prosperity.
Their use was especially widespread among soldiers, travelers and members of Roman society, who wore them as personal talismans.
Condition: Generally good integrity, with a patina of brown and green tones, mineral deposits and signs of age.
An attractive piece of symbolic character, representative of popular beliefs and protective practices of the Roman world.
Roman bronze phallic amulet (Fascinum) — 1st–3rd centuries AD.
Period: Roman Empire.
Dating: 1st–3rd centuries AD (typological attribution).
Material: Bronze.
Typology: Phallic protective amulet.
An interesting bronze amulet of Roman tradition, made by casting, with a stylized phallic representation, small lateral protuberances and a central circular hole intended for suspension.
Known as fascina, these amulets played an important protective function in Roman society. They were used to ward off the evil eye (fascinatio), attract good fortune and promote fertility and prosperity.
Their use was especially widespread among soldiers, travelers and members of Roman society, who wore them as personal talismans.
Condition: Generally good integrity, with a patina of brown and green tones, mineral deposits and signs of age.
An attractive piece of symbolic character, representative of popular beliefs and protective practices of the Roman world.
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman, Empire
Century/timeframe
S.I
Name of object
Phallic amulet (Fascinum) — 1st–3rd centuries CE.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1970
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Spain
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Height
50 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1960
Width
18 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Spain
Depth
12 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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