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This intriguing piece is an erotic Roman-style spintria token, bearing the numeral XIII within a laurel wreath on one side and an explicit intimate scene on the reverse. The composition shows two figures in a seated sexual pose, positioned on a draped surface, with attention to bodily form and facial directionality. Such imagery, while modern in execution, is based on genuine Roman artifacts used in contexts that remain subject to scholarly interpretation—possibly in brothels, baths, or as gaming counters.
The token is a contemporary reproduction of ancient Roman spintriae, objects that likely served a private or coded function during the imperial era. The use of the Roman numeral and the lack of imperial iconography suggests its alignment with the lesser-known and more private aspects of Roman material culture. Erotic tokens such as this one continue to spark interest among collectors for their unabashed portrayal of ancient sexuality and the mystery surrounding their original function.
278,00 Kč