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Ancient Roman bronze fist and phallus amulet
A Roman bronze phallic amulets of fist and phallus type, with a manus fica (so-called obscene hand that was thought to represent female genitalia) to the left side and phallus to the right side. At the lower centre is a representation of phallus and testicles. Suspension loop at the top back surface unworked.
Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Complete and intact with an overall dark green patination.
Width 7.6 cms (3 ins).
See Freud Museum London: Reference Number 3392 for similar example.
Provenance: Originally found in Turkey. From a private collection, North Wales, collected by the previous owner’s father from 1950's.
The phallic deity was called Fascinus, from the Latin word ‘fascinare’, meaning “to cast a spell”. Charms and amulets shaped as phalluses were worn to invoke the god’s protection against evil spells and were a common piece of antique jewellery in ancient Rome. According to Pliny the Elder, charms of this kind were worn even by babies and soldiers. All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
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Circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Complete and intact with an overall dark green patination.
Width 7.6 cms (3 ins).
See Freud Museum London: Reference Number 3392 for similar example.
Provenance: Originally found in Turkey. From a private collection, North Wales, collected by the previous owner’s father from 1950's.
The phallic deity was called Fascinus, from the Latin word ‘fascinare’, meaning “to cast a spell”. Charms and amulets shaped as phalluses were worn to invoke the god’s protection against evil spells and were a common piece of antique jewellery in ancient Rome. According to Pliny the Elder, charms of this kind were worn even by babies and soldiers. All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/DEC/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Ancient Artifacts
Date 1st-3rd century AD.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Bronze
Origin European
Item code as1213a026 / J958
Status Sold
£130.00 
$164.97 
€157.51 
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Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
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TimesAncient guarantees all items to be authentic and to comply with the description provided in relation to broad age and culture. Upon satisfactory evidence from a recognised authority, an item found not to comply with this guarantee of authenticity can be returned to TimesAncient by the Buyer for a full refund including return shipping costs.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
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Bristol
Somerset
Tel : 07503789204
Non UK callers : +44 7503789204
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