ROMAN “FASCINUS”. BRONZE. I-III CENTURIES A.D.
Decorative Antiques - Miscellaneous
Reference: Z0345
Roman amulet "Fascinum". Bronze. 1st-3rd centuries AD c. Phallic Roman amulet with a ring on one side to be worn around the neck as usual. This type of piece, personification of the "divine phallus" in the mythology of Ancient Rome and of the god Fascinus, invoked his protection and defended against the evil eye, being omnipresent in Roman culture due to its apotropaic power (children wore them for protect them, the military, etc.).
· Size: Long. 3 cms.
120,00 €