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This is the rating and price for Romano-Egyptian Carnelian Bead - Triple Phallus



Description : Roman-controlled Egypt, Alexandria, Late Ptolemaic to early Roman period, ca. 1st century BCE to 1st century CE. A miniscule yet highly symbolic hand-formed carnelian triple phallus pendant of gorgeous, fiery citrine hues with scattered areas of crimson inclusions. The pendant depicts a trio of phallic forms, two of which extend laterally and flank a third drooping phallus set above a large pair of dangling testes. The pendant is perforated through the top of the middle phallus with a 10K gold teardrop-shaped loop for suspension. Phalluses are common Roman symbols and, when depicted disembodied like these, were used as what Pliny wrote of as a medicus invidiae to ward against the evil eye. Size: 0.75 W (1.9 cm) Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #134834
Price: 865.28 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 1400 USD-2000 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 11A
Title : Romano-Egyptian Carnelian Bead - Triple Phallus
Size : miniscule
Condition report : Wearable as shown. Bead is ancient and gold components are modern. Surface wear and minor abrasions commensurate with age, light fading to finer incised details, and some minor wear within carnelian perforation. Light earthen deposits within recessed areas.
Artemis Gallery, auctioneer It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Exceptional Day 1 | Antiquities, Asian, Russian, Fine Art
Sale date : 20 Jun 2018 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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