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anatomical votive
Object Type
anatomical votive
Museum number
1814,0704.879
Description
Terracotta anatomical votive; male genitals; pierced at tip; metal loop.
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
(?)
Hellenistic
(?)
Production date
3rdC BC-1stC BC
Materials
terracotta
Technique
pierced
Dimensions
Length:
13.70 centimetres
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Peregrine Edward Towneley
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Charles Townley
Acquisition date
1814
Acquisition notes
Price not mentioned in register.
Department
Greek and Roman
Registration number
1814,0704.879
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
M439
(Museum Secretum)