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Egyptian clay amulet
- Title
- Egyptian clay amulet.
- Format
- Realia
- Published
- 3rd c. B.C. - 3rd c. A.D.
- Description
- Clay or stone, 3/4" x 3/8" x 1/4" d.
- Notes
- ISR 973.
- Summary
- An amulet of clay composition or stone, rather than faience, represening the male genitalia (penis, testicles and pubic hair). Hole for cord on top. A three-quarter sculpture, being flat on the back.
- Kinsey subjects
- Amulets. Penis in art. Phallus cults--Egypt--Antiquity.