Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup
Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup

Roman Barbotine Phallic Cup

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Handcrafted Replica Roman Flying Phallus Cup

Details

This bold and intriguing drinking cup is a true conversation starter. Depicting flying phalli, this style of pottery was popular in Roman Britain during the third and fourth centuries. The phallus was a powerful symbol of protection and good fortune, representing the deity Fascinus, who was believed to bring luck and ward off evil. The Romans embraced this motif in various forms, from jewellery and amulets to military insignia and, as seen here, drinking vessels.

Perhaps those who drank from this very design hoped for victory in battle, prosperity in business, or simply an extra measure of good fortune with each sip. Whatever the case, this cup embodies the humour, superstition, and artistry of the Roman world.

This magnificent replica is based on a cup excavated in Cambridgeshire, which now resides among the treasures of the British Museum.

The original was produced in the Nene Valley, near modern-day Peterborough, an important pottery centre during the Roman occupation of Britain. This area was well known for its dark colour-coated ware, which was achieved using materials from the Romano-British iron industries. These cups were widely distributed throughout the province of Britannia and are frequently found in military settlements along Hadrian’s Wall.

Materials

  • Earthenware clay, reduction fired

Dimensions

  • Height: Approx. 155 mm
  • Diameter: Approx. 145 mm

Production

As with all our Museum Quality Replicas, this cup has been entirely handmade in Northumberland by Potted History, based on an original artefact.

  • Fired to a temperature between 800°C and 1000°C, emulating the techniques of Roman potters nearly two thousand years ago.
  • Each pot varies slightly in surface colour and texture, just as the originals did, ensuring that every piece is one-of-a-kind.

Ordering Information

  • 'Add to Basket' Items: Ready to ship immediately.
  • 'Pre-order' Items: Handmade to order within 90 days (longer for international orders). If your order includes both 'Add to Basket' and 'Pre-order' items, they will be shipped together once all items are ready.

Shipping

  • All items are sent via second-class postal service as standard.
  • If you require first-class shipping, please contact us for a custom quote.

Drink like a Roman, embrace history, and may good fortune follow! Order today!

 

SHIPPING

'Add To Cart' items are ready to send straight away. Please be aware that if bought alongside 'Pre-order' items, your order will be sent when all items are ready. 

'Pre-order' items are made to order, and we will dispatch them as soon as we have handcrafted them for you; this usually takes 90 days, but international orders can take a little longer.

We ship our fabulous replicas worldwide.
Shipping costs are worked out during checkout. They are based on where you are in the world and how heavy your parcel is, which can be very variable.

All items are sent using a second-class postal service. If you wish to have an item sent first class, please contact us for a quote. Many Thanks

RETURNS
If you aren't completely satisfied with your Potted History piece, please get in touch to organise a return. Email us at

clare@rothburycreates.co.uk

Then you can send it back at your own cost in an unused condition within 30 days, and we'll refund you for the cost of the item or items returned. If you include your order number with the returned package, that will speed things up. Please leave any original packaging intact.

Our returns address is:
Potted History, Gregory Court, Rothbury, Northumberland, NE65 7SW

PRODUCT VARIATION

Please be aware that due to items being handmade and finished, colour variations will occur during the making process, and each replica will have some differences.  Also, know that the item photographed may not be the one that you receive, and colours can appear differently on different screens.  Please ensure you look at all the images to get a fully formed idea of the item you are ordering as we try to capture the variations within the images we share.  If you prefer a specific colour variation, please contact us before ordering. 

Don't take our word for it

Hello Graham and Sarah, I wanted to message because I ordered your holy grail pot for my dad's birthday and he is over the moon with it.

Rachel Frankish

Many thanks again for all of the pottery - this will help bring our new Heritage learning programme to life!

Nottingham University Museum

I love it! I love everything about it, what it represents, why you made it and the history behind it. It was worth the wait! Thank you so much.

Gillian Castle

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