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A pair of Roman phallic amulets

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Description

A pair of Roman phallic amulets, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD, the first nicely carved in steatite with horizontal suspension hole, 18 x 12 mm, the second is in bronze with large suspension loop, L: 30 mm. Both nice examples! Ex Peter Cheremisinoff collection, NJ.

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A pair of Roman phallic amulets

Name: A pair of Roman phallic amulets
SKU: 74985013
Price: 190 USD
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