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Posted on 05/06/2025 4:37:56 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
At Vindolanda, small, portable phalli made of bone or metal were commonly worn as pendants around the neck, to ward off evil and aid fertility.
According to experts, this particular object's smooth surface suggests the owner touched it often for good luck...
Vindolanda Charitable Trust posted the find to its Facebook page, where it was met with some hilarious comments...
It is now at an on-site laboratory where it will be cleaned before going being researched further and going on public display at Vindolanda in 2026.
Just under an inch (2.5cm) in length, the phallic charm was constructed out of jet, a dark, semi-precious gemstone.
Jet became increasingly common as a material used for jewellery from the early third century onwards, according to Dr Birley...
Vindolanda Roman Fort was under Roman occupation roughly between 85 AD and 370 AD, archaeological excavations already show.
We also know that phallic symbols were used widely across the Roman Empire as a way to protect against bad luck and ward off evil...
Small phalli carved from bone or crafted from metal were commonly worn as pedants, while homes were often decorated with frescoes or mosaics featuring phalli...
Previously, archaeologists found a handwritten birthday invitation at Vindolanda where one woman invited her 'dearest sister' to join her...
In 2006, a richly-decorated silver brooch featuring the figure of Mars was found.
It belonged to Quintus Sollonius, a Gaul, whose name was inscribed on the brooch.
(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...
The second century’s smallest dildo.
lol...
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Archaeologists can be so cheeky.How did they know what it was used for. Maybe it was a way for “Gaius” to let others know which way he swung.
As noted in the article, these charms were quite common, even among babies
Next to the pendant what may be the first historical incidence of eyeglasses was found...
Vindolanda continues to provide historic relics. It’s one place I wish I’d been able to get to on my two trips to England. Got to see part of Hadrian’s wall, and the Roman Fort at Bird Oswald.
“May have been used as protection against “The Evil Eye.””
The Italian Horn charm is the modern version.
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