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Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine silver left hand with long, elegant fingers held open as a bird protrudes below, suggesting it may serve as a votive hand for the cult of Sabizios. The dove or eagle perched upon an orb or egg emerges from the bottom of the open hand. Sabizios was the horseman and sky father god of the Phrygians and Thracians, though was interpreted by the Greeks as both Zeus and Dionysus. Such Sabazios cult hands were part of the worship of a Thracian/Anatolian deity associated with Jupiter. Hands like these were attached to poles, carried in processions, and placed in sanctuaries as votives. An amazing piece with harmonious anatomical ratios and lovely details. Size: 1.4" W x 0.7" H (3.6 cm x 1.8 cm); silver quality: 83%; weight: 7.5 grams

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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  • Condition: Expected surface wear as shown, but otherwise intact and excellent with lovely patina.

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