Roman Phallic Dagger or Knife Terminal (1st–4th Century A.D.)

Roman phallic dagger or knife terminal, view 1

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WRO 8598

Roman Phallic Dagger or Knife Terminal. 1st–4th Century A.D. Copper‑alloy dagger or knife terminal in the form of a phallus, shell, and hand. East Anglia. 45 mm long × 8 mm wide. It is not uncommon to find amulets and mounts in this design, but the central tapering rectangular piercing strongly suggests this is the terminal from a knife or dagger. Unusually, the phallus end is quite pointed — possibly doubling as an oyster‑shell opener.

£115.00

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