Amulet of fist with thumb thrust between first two fingers

Roman Period

1st–mid 4th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 134

In this amulet the thumb is placed between the first two fingers of the fist. This is a Roman amulet connected with sexuality.

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Amulet of fist with thumb thrust between first two fingers
Period: Roman Period
Date: 1st–mid 4th century
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Pale green faience
Dimensions: L. 1.8 × W. 1 × D. 0.8 cm (11/16 × 3/8 × 5/16 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915
Object Number: 15.43.41
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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