{"product_id":"ring-with-pompei-winged-phallus-silver","title":"Ring with Winged Phallus from Pompeii in 925 Silver","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWinged Phallus Ring from Pompeii\u003c\/strong\u003e is an extraordinary piece, made of \u003cstrong\u003e925 silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;and inspired by one of the oldest and most powerful symbols of ancient Rome. This reproduction is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003einspired \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eto the archaeological finds \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003efound \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ein the excavations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003ePompeii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e ed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eHerculaneum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e It depicts a winged phallus, an amulet that represented protection, fertility and luck for its wearer.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: 925 Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: IT 15\/16 adjustable - \u0026Oslash; 18.10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.3 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eProduced in Italy\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/SCALA_TAGLIE_DIAMETRO3_480x480.jpg?v=1592321740\" \/\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch5\u003eHistorical Curiosities\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewinged phallus\u003c\/strong\u003e was a common symbol in Roman culture, known for its apotropaic power, i.e. the \u003cstrong\u003eability to ward off evil\u003c\/strong\u003e and protect those who carried it. In particular, these amulets were very widespread in Pompeii, where they were used to attract good luck and promote fertility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eIn addition to being worn in the form of jewelry, such as rings and necklaces, winged phalluses were often \u003cstrong\u003edepicted on frescoes and engraved on doors\u003c\/strong\u003e and walls of homes, as signs of protection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"\u003eThe combination of the wings with the phallus also symbolized the power of regeneration and the ability to \u003cstrong\u003efly over obstacles\u003c\/strong\u003e, associating the symbol with freedom and rebirth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Museum Shop Italy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32710181683303,"sku":"029508","price":28.26,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/3547\/6583\/files\/Anello_con_Fallo_Alato_di_Pompei-2.jpg?v=1770214092","url":"https:\/\/www.museum-shop.co.uk\/products\/ring-with-pompei-winged-phallus-silver","provider":"Museum Shop Italy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}