tintinnabulum from Sasamón

MAC BCN-027154
Object type figure
Culture/period Roman world
Materials bronze
Technique lost wax casting
Mint
Production date 1 / 100
Current location Exposició permanent
Archaeological site Sasamón
Township Burgos (Europa, Espanya, Castella-Lleó, Burgos)
Dimensions 280 x 140 mm
Description
Tintinnabulum in the shape of a phallus / satyr (it has equid legs instead of testicles) on which a naked female figure rides, holding a crown. The tail also is shaped like a phallus. Two bells hang from the lower part. Surely it was a magical object or talisman to expel evil spirits.
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© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Barcelona
Omeka ID 2493