Italic Bronze Idol of an Ithyphallic Man

Culture: Italic/Umbrian

Period: 4th century B.C.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 9.2 cm high

Price: Reserved

Ref: 4166

Provenance: From a Munich collection of bronze idols. Acquired in the 1990s to the early 2000s.

Condition: A leg slightly distorted, otherwise intact.

Description: Solid bronze idol of a stylized, ithyphallic man. The figure with strong, slightly spread legs, an overlong upper body and short, stubby arms, which rest on the chest. The fingers of the hands are accentuated. The private part is also oversized. The head with a pointed face and round back of the head. The eyes are pierced, the mouth formed to a smile. A very expressive fertility idol from central Italy. Mounted.