tintinabulum
- Museum number
- 1856,1226.1086
- Description
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Bronze tintinabulum hung with small bells to function as a wind chime. It is decorated with a winged lion-phallus which was believed to provide magical protection against evil and to bring good luck to the household.
- Production date
- 1stC
- Dimensions
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Length: 13.45 centimetres
- Location
- On display (G69/dc12)
- Exhibition history
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Exhibited:
2014 Feb-May, Brading Roman Villa, Isle of Wight, Roman Sexuality: Images, Myths and Meanings
- Department
- Greek and Roman
- Registration number
- 1856,1226.1086
