An attractive Roman bronze double phallic amulet

An attractive Roman bronze double phallic amulet, 1st - 3rd Century AD, well-preserved and surmounted by a large suspension loop. 1 1/2 x 1 in (4 x 2.7 cm). Phallic amulets were popular apotropaic devices used to ward off evil and for general protection. They were suspended from bronze oil lamps and similar items. Ex Los Angeles private collection.
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