334, Lot: 537. Estimate $2000. Sold for $1500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Bone and gold phallic amulet. Roman, 1st-3rd centuries AD. Phallic amulet with gold loop at top of amulet for suspension. Midway down piece, a male bust, head facing slightly left, wearing a gold torque attached to the figure and a cloak with adornments. Gold loop at top, base decorated with several simple lines.
Height: 60mm. Chipped in areas.