Romano-Egyptian Faience Phallus Amulet

Object Description

A fine Romano-Egyptian blue glazed faience amulet in the form of a phallus. The phallus is composed of a shaft, scrotum and two bands of pubic area above, detailed with carefully incised markings. A ribbed suspension loop sits at the top. The reverse of the amulet is smooth and unworked.

Date: Circa 1st – 3rd Century AD

Object History

From a Home Counties, UK, 20th century collection.

Object Condition

Excellent condition. Some earthy encrustations, and wear to the reverse.

Object Details