Egyptian Art1st–mid 4th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Amulet of fist with thumb thrust between first two fingers |
| Medium | Pale green faience |
| Dimensions | L. 1.8 × W. 1 × D. 0.8 cm (11/16 × 3/8 × 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | 1st–mid 4th century |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Mary Anna Palmer Draper, 1915 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Roman Period |
| Date Range | 1 AD – 364 |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 555337