Roman bronze figure of Priapus – Fertility deity This ancient bronze figure represents Priapus, the Greco-Roman god associated with fertility, abundance, and the protection of gardens and rural spaces. The deity is traditionally depicted in ithyphallic form, a symbolic feature that expressed prosperity, agricultural fertility, and apotropaic power rather than erotic intent. In the Roman world, small sculptures of Priapus were commonly placed in gardens, domestic entrances, and agricultural settings, where they functioned as protective guardians believed to ensure good harvests and ward off evil influences. Originating from Asia Minor and later widely adopted across Greece and Rome, Priapus became a popular rustic deity embodying both fertility and good fortune. Provenance: Former Spanish private collection (1980s). The Supplier warrants that he obtained this lot legally. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. Important: For destinations out of Spanish territory: all our objects will be shipped after obtaining CERTIFICATE OF EXPORTATION by Ministry of Culture of Spain. We inform our clients that it may take between 4-8 weeks.