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
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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.
© Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya - Barcelona
Omeka ID
2493