古罗马 黄铜色 装饰狮子!!!!!! (没有保留价)
编号 38042327
古罗马 黄铜色 Manus Fica护身符或无花果手,是象征女性生殖器(色情)的手势
编号 38042327
古罗马 黄铜色 Manus Fica护身符或无花果手,是象征女性生殖器(色情)的手势
Ancient Roman Bronze The Manus Fica Amulet or a Fig Hand which was a gesture which symbolized a Female genitalia, as a symbol also of eroticism and fertility. The fig was also a sacred fruit of Bacchus. The manus fica was used for magical protection against the evil eye.
slightly worn and with a broken suspension loop, otherwise in good condition with every detail visable and nice natural patina.
Rare with this dimensions!
Material:Bronze.
Date: 1st.-3rd. Century AD.
Size:2,5cm.
Item No.L79
Purchased by the current owner in 2014 in Austria, Wien from Collector fair.
Collected Since:1980's.
Previous owners history: Old Austrian Private Collection.
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