Ancient Roman Bronze Votive statue of Priapus

Roman bronze votive statue of Priapus, wearing a hooded coat and holding a grouping of food in the front of the garment that is raised on his phallus. Priapus was a popular figure in Roman erotic art and Latin literature. He was a rustic fertility god, protector of livestock, fruit plants and male genitalia. Length: 44,3 mm Width: 14,8 mm Condition: good solid condition, smooth shiny green patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images for own impression. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request (pdf-format) . Shipping: registered and insured parcel. Purchased by the current owner from a Dutch collection. The seller guarantees this piece is acquired in a legal manner. Related documents seen by Catawiki. All shipments outside the EU must be accompanied by an export licence, this will be arranged by the seller. The buyers must take account of a 3-6 weeks waiting period for the licence plus additional processing time by their country’s Customs department.