
Ptolemaic–Roman Period, 323 B.C.–323 A.D.
⅝ in. (17 mm), 1.08 g
A delicate protective amulet in glazed faience, depicting male genitals, symbolising fertility and protection. Suspension loop intact.
Scholarly Reference:
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets, University College London, 1914, pl. I, 16a–d, for similar examples.
Provenance:
- Early 20th-century collection
- TimeLine Auctions, London, September 2025
Authentication: Signed illustrated declaration by Head of Antiquities Dr. Raffaele D’Amato.
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