A Romano/Egyptian Faience Phallic Amulet, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE Weights & Measures Their physical deformity was often

Their physical deformity was often viewed as a mark of divine favor

Bark paintings are created using natural pigments on carefully prepared sheets of eucalyptus bark

The main motif of this painting depicts the ‘wakirlpirri’ (dogwood [Acacia coriacea]) tree

The seal has been elegantly mounted as a pendant on a modern 18K yellow gold chain

retaining a smooth polish with minor surface wear consistent with age

A Romano/Egyptian Faience Phallic Amulet, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE Weights & Measures Their physical deformity was oftenA small blue faience amulet of the complete male organ, with a loop at the top for suspension or attachment. Used as a fertility and good luck charm, and the ultimate source of protection, phallic emblems are found on a wide range of Roman objects, from amulets to frescoes to mosaics to lamps. As the ancient author Pliny attests, even babies and soldiers wore such charms to inspire divine protection. Medium: Faience Dimensions: Pendant height: 1 2