Phallus

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Findspot Smyrna, Basilica (Agora.1)
Writing Style Charcoal
  • Graffito Height: 22.5
  • Graffito Length: 26.3
Bibliography Bagnall, R. S. et al., Graffiti from the Basilica in the Agora of Smyrna (2016): 97.
Commentary Dipinto of a penis located at the eastern face of Pier A15, looking into Bay 5. The corpus of the penis is drawn horizontally and it is composed of a lower straight line and an upper convex one converging toward the tip. Two short lines indicate the dorsal artery; the foreskin and the meatus are also clearly outlined. The two drop-shaped testicles, which are rendered in multiple concentric lines, are placed vertically and touch at the center.
Suggested Citation AGP-SMYD00052, The Ancient Graffiti Project, <https://ancientgraffiti.org/Graffiti/graffito/AGP-SMYD00052> [accessed: 21 Aug 2025]