Roman votive offering in shape of hand
Roman votive offering in the shape of a hand. The object is made of bronze and is dated to 2nd BCE – 1st century CE.
These types of objects were given to the gods in the hope of healing or as a thank you for healing the part of the body affected by the disease.
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