Bidspirit auction | A roman carnelian intaglio. Priapic

A roman carnelian intaglio. Priapic scene. 2nd - 3rd century A.D. 9 x 12 x 3 mm The standing male character is turned to the left and is depicted in the act of worshipping a priapean phallic herm. Apotropaic and votive scene referable to the cult of Priapus. Slight wear marks. U.K private collection, London.