ROMAN “FASCINUS”. BRONZE. I-III CENTURIES A.D.

Decorative Antiques - Miscellaneous
Reference: Z0345

Roman amulet “Fascinum”. Bronze. 1st-3rd centuries AD. c. Roman phallic 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 the god Fascinus, invoked his protection and defended against the evil eye, being omnipresent in Roman culture due to its apotropaic power (they were worn by children to protect them, the military, etc.).

· Size: Long. 3 cms.

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