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This intriguing piece is a Roman erotic token, also known as a spintria, bearing the Roman numeral “V” encircled by a classical laurel wreath on one side. The reverse features an explicit scene of two figures reclining on a draped bed, rendered in the stylized aesthetic characteristic of Roman erotic art. These tokens are believed to have been used in private settings, possibly in brothels, baths, or as suggestive gaming pieces. Their iconography provides a rare glimpse into the private lives and sexual culture of Ancient Rome, where sensuality was often entwined with mythology, humor, and societal rituals.
The use of numerals on such tokens might have corresponded to specific services, fees, or even rooms within a lupanar (brothel), though the exact function remains speculative. The presence of curtains and cushions in the design supports the idea of an indoor, intimate setting. This is a modern reproduction crafted with attention to historical detail, offering collectors an evocative and culturally significant artifact that illustrates Rome’s candid approach to human intimacy.
278,00 Kč