Realistic / Fine Roman Terracotta Votive Hand
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Roman, Imperial Period, 1st to 4th century CE. A terracotta hand, molded with the fingers fused together and palm slightly cupped. This is a finished piece and not part of a larger sculpture. The clay has a nice red color and carved indentations on the palm mimic the life lines. The hand was likely an offering at a shrine, perhaps to ask for healing of an ailment inflicting the hand. Size: 7.625" L x 3.5" W (19.4 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#157792
Roman, Imperial Period, 1st to 4th century CE. A terracotta hand, molded with the fingers fused together and palm slightly cupped. This is a finished piece and not part of a larger sculpture. The clay has a nice red color and carved indentations on the palm mimic the life lines. The hand was likely an offering at a shrine, perhaps to ask for healing of an ailment inflicting the hand. Size: 7.625" L x 3.5" W (19.4 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#157792
Condition
Old inventory label on the base. Surface wear, abrasions commensurate with age. Earthen encrustations and nice line details.
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Realistic / Fine Roman Terracotta Votive Hand
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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