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Collection Item: Pendant

Basic info

Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Pendant
Object category
Roman
Description
Flat-backed, ovular harness pendant with fist-and-phallus decoration on base. Phallus is upturned and a raised band depicts the glans. Fist is stylised, depicting partly extended fingers and with a raised band around the wrist. The middle point between the two is highlighted by a groove and two raised strips - possible vulvate decoration. Fist-and-phallus amulets are variable in form. Usually, they are perforation through the body proper. This example, suspended by a squat collar from a peltate frame is an unusual type. They are frequently associated with Roman military context, and particularly in the first and second centuries AD.
Production date start
43
Production date end
410
Period
Roman

More info

Identification

Object number
YORYM : 2002.247
Number of objects
1
ID
1634

Physical Characteristics

Materials
Copper alloy (Whole)

Production

Technique
Worked