Lot 2968

Description

Roman, 1st-3rd century A.D., bronze phallic amulet, phallic symbol to right, 'mano fico' hand to left (a Roman symbol of intercourse), central penis below, with large suspension loop above and three smaller suspension loops below, (80 x 70mm, 48.2 g). Attractive green and brown patina, very fine and intact, scarce.

From an old Sydney collection with ticket.