A Roman Phallic Terracotta Juglet, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Weights & Measures Despite this lack of definition

Despite this lack of definition

material resources and/or leadership

a keyhole-shaped opening that allowed the vessel to be suspended from a hook or peg

Condition: Fragmentary as shown with professional infill where required and excellent remaining decoration and polychrome

This catalogue documents Senator Clarks antiquities collection prior to AUM deaccession and subsequent public sale in 2022

A Roman Phallic Terracotta Juglet, ca. 1st - 2nd century CE Weights & Measures Despite this lack of definitionThis small juglet with disc foot, rounded body, the flared rim with pronounced pouring spout has a single handle applied between rim and shoulder. It was used to store perfumed oils, presumably of an erotic or medicinal nature because applied to the rim are four phalloi and a further seven can be found around the shoulder of the vessel. Constructed from a gritty light red fabric, traces of a thin, reddish yellow slip can still be found, particularly