Roman — Roman; 43-200
Amulet
A copper alloy phallic amulet. The suspension loop is in the form of a lunar crescent; the terminals at each end of the curved bar are a phallus and a hand and finger motif. All three are good luck symbols and acted as charms to protect against evil spirits and misfortune.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- 89.32
- Object name:
- amulet
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Roman; 43-200
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- H 25 mm, W 29 mm, L 26 mm, W 30 mm, D 6 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
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