Two slats of wood which slot together in cross shape

Made:
1-400 CE
Two slats of wood which slot together in cross shape

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Two slats of wood which slot together in cross shape, used for suspending lamps from, carved in shape of phalluses, Roman, 1-400AD

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A666626
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
length 153 mm
width 153 mm
depth 35 mm
type:
frame - furnishing
credit:
Gayer-Anderson, R.G.

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