Bronze amulet

Bronze amulet

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Bronze amulet, in the form of a male God with an erect penis, worn by barren women to promote conception, Egyptian, 3rd millennium

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A122436
Materials:
brass
type:
amulet
credit:
Pritchard and Co.