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Ancient Silver And High Karat Gold Phallic Ring Roman 2nd /3rd Century AD
$8,844.81
£6,620.56
€7,500
CA$12,172.98
A$13,568.05
CHF 7,118.69
MX$165,688.06
NOK 90,138.12
SEK 85,194.24
DKK 57,095.28
About the Item
Period: 2nd – 3rd century
Ring size: 8
Weight: 9,87 gr
L’antico anello romano, databile tra il II e il III secolo, è realizzato in argento e oro in epoca romana. Nella parte superiore riporta una raffigurazione fallica che, per quanto possa sembrare controversa agli occhi moderni, in antichità era largamente diffusa ed utilizzata poiché portatrice di buon auspicio. I romani, infatti, utilizzavano questa iconografia per proteggersi dal oculus malignus (malocchio), la quale era legata al culto del dio Priapo, divinità associata alla fertilità. In definitiva, indossare queste rappresentazioni falliche, portava a distrarre lo sguardo degli incantatori, allontanando i malefici.
The ancient Roman ring, dating back to the 2nd and 3rd centuries, was made of silver and gold in Roman times. In the upper part there is a phallic depiction which, although it may seem controversial nowadays, in ancient times was widely spread and used because it brought good fortune. The Romans, in fact, used this iconography to protect themselves from the oculus malignus (evil eye), which was linked to the cult of the god Priapus, a divinity associated with fertility. Ultimately, wearing these phallic representations led to distracting the gaze of the enchanters, defending against evil spells.
- Ring Size:8 US, Resizable
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- Weight:9.87 g
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- Date of Manufacture:2nd /3rd century AD
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Firenze, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU12025899512
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