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Roman Period
In this amulet the thumb is placed between the first two fingers of the fist. This is a Roman amulet connected with sexuality.
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Title: Amulet of fist with thumb thrust between first two fingers
Period: Roman Period
Date: 1st–mid 4th century
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: Pale green faience
Dimensions: L. 1.8 × W. 1 × D. 0.8 cm (11/16 × 3/8 × 5/16 in.)
Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915
Accession Number: 15.43.41
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