Votive male genitalia
- Made:
- 200 BCE-400 CE in Roman Empire
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Votive male genitalia, possibly Roman. Black background.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Votive male genitalia, possibly Roman
Votive offerings were given to the gods either in the hope of a cure or as thanks for one and were made in the shape of the afflicted body part. The votive marble penis and testicles may have been given in thanks for a cure for impotence or infertility.
Details
- Category:
- Classical & Medieval Medicine
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A641287
- Materials:
- marble
- Measurements:
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overall: 146 mm x 118 mm x 62 mm, .6 kg
- type:
- votive offering
- credit:
- Gorga, Evangelista
