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Description: | Incomplete cast copper alloy figurine of Roman date (43-450 AD). The figurine is in the form of a nude male human and is missing its head feet and a portion of its genitalia. It measures 37.9mm tall, 10.8mm wide, and is 9.3mm thick. It weighs 15.42 grams. The figurine is well formed; the majority of the various elements (arms, legs, etc) are well proportioned and cast with skill. The exception to this is the male genitalia which is exceptionally and disproportionably large. The figurine is posed with the left arm raised, elbow bent, the right arm crossed across the body holding the penis, the legs slightly apart. From behind the figurine is slightly feminine with wide shoulders, narrow waste, rounded buttocks, and well-rounded hips and calves. The figurine is a mid brown green colour with an uneven patina which covers all surfaces. All three breaks have a similar patina covering them suggesting that damage occurred in antiquity. The figurine has been rolled in the plough soil and this has resulted in abrasion and rounding of the features. Similar figurines have been discovered in votive contexts. The phallus / male genitals are seen as being a symbol of strength hence their enlargement on this statuette.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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