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Ptolemaic to Roman Period, Ca. 100 BC - AD 100 .
A Egypto-Roman carnelian pendant depicting a phallic form on top of a lotus column. The pendant is perforated through the top. Phalluses are common Roman symbols and when depicted disembodied like this, it means that they were used as "medicus invidiae" (Pliny) to ward against the evil eye.
Size: 28mm x 15mm; Weight: 5g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; formerly in the property of Gawain McKinley, acquired before May, 1996. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
A Egypto-Roman carnelian pendant depicting a phallic form on top of a lotus column. The pendant is perforated through the top. Phalluses are common Roman symbols and when depicted disembodied like this, it means that they were used as "medicus invidiae" (Pliny) to ward against the evil eye.
Size: 28mm x 15mm; Weight: 5g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; formerly in the property of Gawain McKinley, acquired before May, 1996. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
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EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN PHALLUS/LOTUS PENDANT
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