A ROMAN BRONZE PRIAPIC FIGURE
A ROMAN BRONZE PRIAPIC FIGURE

CIRCA 1ST CENTURY A.D.

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A ROMAN BRONZE PRIAPIC FIGURE
circa 1st century a.d.
The macrophallic figure standing with arms at his sides, bent slightly at the elbows, with a pointed beard, broad nose, and prominent ears, the eyes inlaid with silver, the pupils recessed, his pate bald but for a lock descending at the back of his head, an additional attribute now missing from the top of the head, perhaps a suspension loop
2.5/8 in. (6.6 cm.) high
Provenance
George Zachos