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LOT 0870
Roman Hardstone Hand Amulet
1ST-2ND CENTURY A.D.
1 3/8 in. (2.49 grams, 35 mm).
An amuletic arm with hand in the fica gesture, bulb and loop above.
Provenancewith Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Paris, France.
From the collection of Mr H. Naudy, Paris, France.
Acquired at between 2004-2010.
Property of a French collector.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 74(f.
FootnotesSmall amulets of hands were commonly included in bracelets. They served not only as decorative pieces but also as symbols of protection for the limbs and extremities of their wearers. Some believed these amulets could even confer abilities such as increased dexterity or heightened creativity.
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1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
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