Bronze phallic amulet

Unknown

1st century CE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

This amulet is of unusual form. Commonly, the phallus, presented in symmetrical double form on amulets, is winged, but the three winged phalli that project from this ornament are very different in shape, position, and style. Unlike the symmetrical phallic amulets in this case with (60.117.5, 60.117.7-9), this pendant perhaps is intended to ward off evil coming from all possible directions.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st century CE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Roman

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

Gift of A. Hyatt Mayor, 1960