Medieval European Gilded Bronze Phallus Pendant with Twin Fertility Branches (No reserve price)
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
A fascinating and unusually shaped bronze ornament, now transformed into a distinctive wearable pendant, distinguished by its elongated phallic silhouette, richly engraved geometric decoration and striking faceted terminal.
Originally part of a larger decorative bronze object, this intriguing fragment has been carefully adapted into a pendant, giving its unusual form a new symbolic identity.
The Sacred Masculine — Fertility and Vitality
The elongated composition invites comparison with stylised phallic imagery, an ancient symbolic tradition associated with fertility, virility, vitality and the generative powers of nature.
In Roman antiquity, the fascinum, or protective phallic symbol, was believed to ward off harmful influences and the evil eye while encouraging prosperity and good fortune.
Although the present ornament cannot be securely identified as a historical phallic amulet, its distinctive silhouette offers an evocative modern interpretation of this ancient symbolic tradition.
The Twin Branches — Growth and Renewal
The broad upper section is decorated with two symmetrical rows of finely incised herringbone patterns, resembling stylised branches or ears of grain.
These elegant motifs invite associations with vegetation, abundance, seasonal renewal and the fertility of the natural world.
Together with the elongated central form, they create an appealing symbolic relationship between masculine vitality and the regenerative forces of nature.
Geometric Bronze Decoration
The pendant displays an attractive combination of warm bronze tones, earthy patination and green deposits within the engraved decoration.
Its narrow shaft is embellished with transverse bands, while the lower section terminates in a pronounced faceted projection.
The contrasting geometric elements give the ornament an unusual architectural character.
Now fitted with a silver suspension ring and chain, this adapted historical-style fragment forms a distinctive wearable piece of symbolic jewellery.
Object Details
Object: Decorative bronze fragment, adapted into a phallus-shaped pendant
Title: The Sacred Masculine
Style: Medieval geometric ornament
Material: Bronze
Decoration: Twin herringbone motifs, transverse bands and faceted terminal
Length: 38 mm
Symbolic associations: Fertility, virility, protection, prosperity, growth and renewal
An intriguing and expressive ornament whose unusual form and engraved vegetal-like decoration invite a symbolic interpretation of masculine vitality, fertility and the enduring creative forces of nature.
A fascinating and unusually shaped bronze ornament, now transformed into a distinctive wearable pendant, distinguished by its elongated phallic silhouette, richly engraved geometric decoration and striking faceted terminal.
Originally part of a larger decorative bronze object, this intriguing fragment has been carefully adapted into a pendant, giving its unusual form a new symbolic identity.
The Sacred Masculine — Fertility and Vitality
The elongated composition invites comparison with stylised phallic imagery, an ancient symbolic tradition associated with fertility, virility, vitality and the generative powers of nature.
In Roman antiquity, the fascinum, or protective phallic symbol, was believed to ward off harmful influences and the evil eye while encouraging prosperity and good fortune.
Although the present ornament cannot be securely identified as a historical phallic amulet, its distinctive silhouette offers an evocative modern interpretation of this ancient symbolic tradition.
The Twin Branches — Growth and Renewal
The broad upper section is decorated with two symmetrical rows of finely incised herringbone patterns, resembling stylised branches or ears of grain.
These elegant motifs invite associations with vegetation, abundance, seasonal renewal and the fertility of the natural world.
Together with the elongated central form, they create an appealing symbolic relationship between masculine vitality and the regenerative forces of nature.
Geometric Bronze Decoration
The pendant displays an attractive combination of warm bronze tones, earthy patination and green deposits within the engraved decoration.
Its narrow shaft is embellished with transverse bands, while the lower section terminates in a pronounced faceted projection.
The contrasting geometric elements give the ornament an unusual architectural character.
Now fitted with a silver suspension ring and chain, this adapted historical-style fragment forms a distinctive wearable piece of symbolic jewellery.
Object Details
Object: Decorative bronze fragment, adapted into a phallus-shaped pendant
Title: The Sacred Masculine
Style: Medieval geometric ornament
Material: Bronze
Decoration: Twin herringbone motifs, transverse bands and faceted terminal
Length: 38 mm
Symbolic associations: Fertility, virility, protection, prosperity, growth and renewal
An intriguing and expressive ornament whose unusual form and engraved vegetal-like decoration invite a symbolic interpretation of masculine vitality, fertility and the enduring creative forces of nature.
Details
Culture
Medieval European
Century/timeframe
circa 11th–16th century AD
Name of object
Phallus Pendant with Twin Fertility Branches
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Gilded Bronze
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1996
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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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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.
