Object type
statuette
Culture/period
Roman world
Materials
marble
Technique
sculpting
Mint
Production date
1 / 200
Current location
Exposició permanent
Archaeological site
Tàrraco
Township
Tarragona (Europa, Espanya, Catalunya, Tarragona, Tarragonès)
Dimensions
34 x 13 x 12,5 cm
Description
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Anthropomorphic statuette in the shape of a phallus, with the representation of Priapus, the god protector of gardens, vineyards, livestock and male virility. The piece appears to have been made in a local workshop. There are no known replicas.
Image
3D Model
© Museu Nacional Arqueològic de Tarragona
Omeka ID
1794