Antiquities - ancient Parthian faience phallic amulet

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Parthian faience phallic amulet

Ł50

A light blue glazed faience amulet in the form of the male genitalia and pubic region.

The exact meaning of these amulets is unclear but they probably signified strength or virilty rather than having any sexual meaning.

Parthian, c. 1st -3rd Century AD

Small surface chip to lower right corner.

Size: 1.7 x 1.4 cms.

Ex. Astarte Gallery, Grosvenor Square, London. Acquired during the 1970's or 1980's.