Limestone votive thumb

Unknown

4th–3rd century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

The thumb is vertical and painted red. The nail is well articulated; two incisions indicate the folds of skin.

Artist

Unknown

Date

4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76