Goldener Phallusanhänger mit Pendilien, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt. n. Chr. - photo 1

Goldener Phallusanhänger mit Pendilien, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt. n. Chr.

Lot 4081
19.11.2024 10:00UTC +01:00
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AuctioneerHermann Historica
Event locationGermany, Grasbrunn / München
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Lot 4081 | Goldener Phallusanhänger mit Pendilien, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Goldener Phallusanhänger mit Pendilien, römisch, 1. - 2. Jhdt. n. Chr.
Geflügelter goldener Phallusanhänger mit fein ausgearbeiteten, stilisierten anatomischen Details. Hinten eine Öse zum Aufhängen. Danach der leicht durchgebogene Schaft mit deutlich markiertem Schwellkörper auf der Unterseite. Direkt hinter der Öse seitlich des Schafts die beiden Hoden, auf der Oberseite zwischen den Hoden die Schambehaarung durch wellige Gravur dargestellt. An den Seiten des Schafts vor der Eichel je ein Flügel mit eingeritztem Gefieder, bei dem Deckfedern und Schwingen deutlich unterschieden sind. Die Eichel mit geöffneter Röhre deutlich vom Schaft abgesetzt und spitz zulaufend. An den Spitzen der Flügel und unter der Eichel Ösen zur Befestigung eines Kettchens von jeweils 2,8 cm Länge (Pendilien), an deren Ende zwischen zwei Scheibchen eine blaue Glasperle befestigt ist. Länge des Amuletts ohne die Pendilien 3,8 cm. Gewicht 22,66 g.
Ausgesprochen gut erhaltener Phallusanhänger aus Gold in selten anzutreffender Qualität.
Provenienz: Süddeutsche Privatsammlung, erworben Ende der 90er Jahre im Kunsthandel.
A Roman gold phallic pendant with pendilia, 1st - 2nd century A.D.
A Roman gold phallic pendant with pendilia, 1st - 2nd century A.D.
The winged, gold phallus pendant with finely crafted, stylised anatomical details. A suspension loop at the back. Below which, the slightly curved shaft with clearly delineated corpus cavernosum on the underside. The two testicles at the side of the shaft, directly behind the loop. The pubic hair is represented by wavy engraving on the top between the testicles. On both sides of the shaft in front of the glans, a wing with incised plumage, where the covering feathers and wings are clearly distinguished. The tapering glans with open tube clearly separated from the shaft. At the tips of the wings and below the glans are eyelets for attaching chains of 2.8 cm in length each (pendilia), at the end of which a blue glass bead is attached between two discs. Length of the amulet without the pendilia 3.8 cm. Weight 22.66 g.
Exceptionally well-preserved phallus pendant in gold in a quality rarely encountered.
Provenance: South German private collection, acquired in the art trade in the late 90s.
Condition: I -
Place of origin:Roman Empire
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