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A Roman miniature statuette of a Lar and phallic amulet, 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Bronze miniature of a lar on a stand. Youthful figure in tunic with curly long hair and basket in the left hand, the right hand broken off. Attractive figure of good quality with finely worked details. Green patina. Foot plate bent backwards. Height 3.3 cm. Phallic amulet with angular shaft and eyelet in the center. Length 4.8 cm. Condition: II

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A Roman miniature statuette of a Lar and phallic amulet, 2nd - 3rd century A.D. Bronze miniature of a lar on a stand. Youthful figure in tunic with curly long hair and basket in the left hand, the right hand broken off. Attractive figure of good quality with finely worked details. Green patina. Foot plate bent backwards. Height 3.3 cm. Phallic amulet with angular shaft and eyelet in the center. Length 4.8 cm. Condition: II

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