18th Century Erotic Toy Found in Archaeological Site

Polish archaeologists working on an excavation site in the city of Gdánsk have just made a very unusual discovery: a 250-year-old sex toy that was lost in curious circumstances.

In addition to the consolation, the researchers also found fragments of pottery, some jewelry and several pieces of wooden swords, indicating that the site would have been a fencing school.

Leather

According to the press release, the object is large, thick, made of leather, has a wooden edge and, although dating from the second half of the 18th century, is in good condition.

However, the preservation of the erotic toy is not due to its being found in a well-kept box. Archaeologists found ancient solace in the middle of a latrine, probably because it had accidentally fallen into the droppings while it was being used for the last time.

According to the researchers, the phallic object was made of excellent quality leather, indicating that it must have been quite expensive at the time. The person who lost it must have been very upset about the accident that rendered the item unusable.