Terracotta vase in the form of a phallus

This terracotta vessel is formed into an abstract, anthropomorphic phallus. The shaft and testicles are rendered in smooth, light-tan clay, with the testicles decorated in fine, densely packed black stippling. Extending horizontally from the base is a wide, triangular, fin-like structure resembling wings, which features darker, linear geometric patterns and two circular perforations that mimic eyes or suspension holes. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, emphasizing the biological form through stylized, decorative ornamentation.

This object relates to the use of phallic imagery in classical antiquity, often associated with apotropaic magic intended to ward off the 'evil eye' or promote fertility. Such objects are frequently contextualized within the study of ancient Greek and Roman folk religion and the ritualistic use of phallos as a protective talisman.