Amulet of fist with thumb thrust between first two fingers

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1st–mid 4th century · Pale green faience · Egyptian Art

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

Artist

Unknown

Date

1st–mid 4th century

Medium

Pale green faience

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915