{"product_id":"rare-ancient-roman-military-bronze-vulvate-protection-stud-circa-2nd-3rd-century-ad","title":"Rare Ancient Roman Military Bronze ‘Vulvate’ Protection Stud Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE PROCEED TO CHECKOUT\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFOR SHIPPING QUOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Ancient Roman Military Bronze ‘Vulvate’ Protection Stud, Circa 2nd-3rd Century AD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stylised image of a female sexual organ was, like the male phallus, a symbol of good luck and protection against the ‘evil eye’. Such studs are found in military contexts and formed part of either belt and strap adornment or a cavalry horse harness fitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile phallic symbols are far more common in Roman military gear, vulvate (vulva-shaped) amulets or studs existed, but are rarer. They were likely also intended to symbolise fertility, vitality, or protection, part of Roman superstition and magical thinking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee references: \u003cbr\u003e- ‘Sex or Symbol’ by ‘C.Johns’ (British Museum)\u003cbr\u003e- ‘Roman Military Equipment’ by ‘M.C.Bishop’\u003cbr\u003e- ‘Roman Buckles \u0026amp; Military Fittings’ by ‘Appels and Laycock’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Structurally sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 3cm x 2.3cm x 1.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 13.87 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55593165783423,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/15AACACE-618F-45A1-999D-85C636953AD6.jpg?v=1750093254","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/rare-ancient-roman-military-bronze-vulvate-protection-stud-circa-2nd-3rd-century-ad","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}