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

Decorative Antiques -
Reference: Z0345

Roman amulet “Fascinum”. Bronze. 1st-3rd centuries AD. c. Roman phallic amulet with a ring on one side for wearing it around the neck, as was customary. These pieces, personifying 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 their apotropaic power (children wore them for protection, as did soldiers, etc.).

· Size: Long. 3 cms.

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