Faience amulet

Made:
2000 BCE-100 CE in Ancient Egypt
Faience amulet

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Faience amulet, in the form of two figures sitting opposite each other, holding a large phallus between them, unsigned, Egyptian, 2000 BC-100 AD.

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A32789
Materials:
faience and complete
Measurements:
overall: 60 mm x 29 mm x 14 mm,
type:
amulet and phallus
credit:
Sotheby's