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Actions Displays	Details Remove from selection Add to selection Object number COLEM:1936.652 Institution name Colchester Collections Object name pot, phallic pot Description Incomplete and partly reconstructed colour-coated beaker with barbotine decoration. The decoration depicts a series of small, right-facing phalli (of which four survive) all of which include a prominent set of antlers (or very stylised wings) projecting from the base of the shaft. Production period Roman Material ceramic, colour coated ware Tags Comments Add tag(s) Add comment

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COLEM:1936.652
Institution name

Colchester Collections
Object name

pot, phallic pot
Description

Incomplete and partly reconstructed colour-coated beaker with barbotine decoration. The decoration depicts a series of small, right-facing phalli (of which four survive) all of which include a prominent set of antlers (or very stylised wings) projecting from the base of the shaft.
Production period

Roman
Material

ceramic, colour coated ware