Lot Essay
It has been suggested that this instrument was used as a nail cleaner.
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CIRCA 1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
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A ROMAN BRONZE INSTRUMENT
circa 1st-2nd century a.d.
Cast in the form of male genitalia, the stylized pubic hair incised, with a suspension loop above, with a long straight projection, bisected by an incised line, with a sharpened point at the end
2.3/8 in. (6 cm.) long
circa 1st-2nd century a.d.
Cast in the form of male genitalia, the stylized pubic hair incised, with a suspension loop above, with a long straight projection, bisected by an incised line, with a sharpened point at the end
2.3/8 in. (6 cm.) long