Erotic Amulet

455, Lot: 685. Estimate $200. Sold for $240. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Roman. Circa 2nd-3rd centuries AD. Serpentine phallus amulet (52mm). A phallus carved from serpentine (a green and black veined stone that takes a high polish). Integral loop hanger broken off. Otherwise, as made. Interesting erotic amulet. Website shipping rates do not apply.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group 67 (22 September 2004), lot 2054 (hammer $310).