Romano-Egyptian Faience Phallic Amuletic Pendant

Object Description

A fine Romano-Egyptian blue-glazed faience amulet in the form of a stylised phallus with large testes and part of the lower abdomen, with small grooves simulating hair. There is a perforation at the top for suspension. The reverse is smooth and unworked. Minor pitting and earthy encrustations to the surface, nevertheless the blue is still vibrant.

Date: Circa 332-330 BC
Period: Ptolemaic Period

Object History

From the collection of a late London, UK, gentleman, 1970s.

Object Condition

Very fine. Minor pitting and earthy encrustations.

Object Details