Erotics

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

A special group of the tesserae are the spintriae depicting sexual acts. It is very likely that the tokens had been used to pay for sexual services of prostitutes.

Priapus was worshiped as god of the gardens and of fertility, he was the patron of the farmers, fishermen and sailors. His picture (or simply his phallus) avoided jealousy and resentment.

Priapus was worshiped as god of the gardens and of fertility, he was the patron of the farmers, fishermen and sailors. His picture (or simply his phallus) avoided jealousy and resentment.

Reconstruction of a beautiful preserved, massive original find. In ancient times, the phallus was a lucky charm in general. He was worn by adults and children, but also as amulet on horse bridles.

Reconstruction of a beautiful preserved, massive original find. In ancient times, the phallus was a lucky charm in general. He was worn by adults and children, but also as amulet on horse bridles.

Massive roman ring wih seal plate, depicting a couple during erotic practice. 1st -3rd century AD.

Massive roman ring wih seal plate, depicting a couple during erotic practice. 1st -3rd century AD.

Amulet charms of this size were used as pendants on horse bridles. Our reconstruction is a copy of an original in private property, handcrafted from real bronze.