Lot Essay
Votive plaques like these, dedicated to the god of healing, would have been used for the curing of impotence, gall stones, venereal disease and other related illnesses.
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2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
Details
A ROMAN BRONZE VOTIVE PHALLIC PLAQUE
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
The rectangular tabula with Greek inscription reading "Tationos to Asklepios (to bring) happiness has dedicated", male genitalia below, pierced suspension loop above, mounted
3 in. (7.5 cm.) high
2ND-3RD CENTURY A.D.
The rectangular tabula with Greek inscription reading "Tationos to Asklepios (to bring) happiness has dedicated", male genitalia below, pierced suspension loop above, mounted
3 in. (7.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Sold Bonhams London, 7 November 2002, lot 377.
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