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 80's. -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 take care that any necessary permits will be arranged, this process can take between 2 and 4 weeks. IMPORTANT: Due to the 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 other destinations out of European territory: all our items will be shipped after obtaining a definitive LICENSE EXPORTATION by 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 subjected to export taxes. The taxes will be added to the invoice, at the buyer's expense. These export fees are fixed 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 the different percentages by sections are applied to it: Up to 6,000 euros: 5%. / From 6.001 to 60.000 euros: 10 %. Please note that for far destination (Asia, middle east etc.. ), there will be an additional cost for the shipping.