Winged Fascinum

Culture: Roman

Period: 1st-2nd century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 5.4 cm long

Price: 900 Euro

Ref: 3694

Provenance: Collection Bernheimer, Germany. Thence Antikenkabinett Gackstätter with the inventory number 04032. Last in the collection Dr. M.-L. With the original certificate by the Antikenkabinett Gackstätter.

Condition: Intact

Description: Solid bronze amulet of a winged fascinus. The long erect phallus with a large glans marked by notches. The stylized scrotum tapers at the back, with spherical testicles on the left and right. The outstretched wings, decorated with notches in plumage, start approximately in the middle. In between there is a large round eyelet for suspension. Fascina were worn as protective amulets during the Hellenistic and Roman period or hung in the household. They should protect the owner from the "evil eye".