A Roman Phallic Terracotta Juglet, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Medium - Bronze acquired from Harmakis Ancient Art

acquired from Harmakis Ancient Art

It would have been worn as an amulet symbolizing cool water for the afterlife

overall in good condition

otherwise intact and in good condition

A Roman Phallic Terracotta Juglet, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Medium - Bronze acquired from Harmakis Ancient ArtThis small juglet with disc foot, rounded body, the flared rim with pronounced pouring spout has a single handle applied between rim and shoulder. It was used to store perfumed oils, presumably of an erotic or medicinal nature because applied to the rim are four phalloi and a further seven can be found around the shoulder of the vessel. Constructed from a gritty light red fabric, traces of a thin, reddish yellow slip can still be found, particularly