A Roman Phallic Terracotta Juglet, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Medium - Bronze 2020 Still in the Desert

2020 Still in the Desert

overall in good condition

and loss to the underside tip of nose

1991 Australia Galleries

otherwise intact and in good condition

A Roman Phallic Terracotta Juglet, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Medium - Bronze 2020 Still in the DesertThis small juglet with disc foot, rounded body, the flared rim with pronounced pouring spout has a single handle applied between rim and shoulder. It was used to store perfumed oils, presumably of an erotic or medicinal nature because applied to the rim are four phalloi and a further seven can be found around the shoulder of the vessel. Constructed from a gritty light red fabric, traces of a thin, reddish yellow slip can still be found, particularly