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A BYZANTINE STONE INSCRIBED PHALLUS AMULET, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D. Height: 6cm Single Owner Collection lots 81-90

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A BYZANTINE STONE INSCRIBED PHALLUS AMULET, CIRCA 5TH CENTURY A.D. Height: 6cm Single Owner Collection lots 81-90

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