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Right hand from a statue of Dionysos
Greek
Late Hellenistic Period
150–50 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Meroe, Pyramid N V
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.897
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 069.
DescriptionBronze hand from a sculpture. It is a hollow caste. The hand is grasping a staff. The surface is corroded. It belongs with 24.896 and head no. 24.957.
Green patina, partly cleaned away. This is the right hand of 24.957. It was extended horizontally and grasped a rectangular object which is hollowed as vertical support for an attribute. Perhaps a thyrsos was joined in two pieces above and below. (Comstock & Vermeule, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Bronze)
Green patina, partly cleaned away. This is the right hand of 24.957. It was extended horizontally and grasped a rectangular object which is hollowed as vertical support for an attribute. Perhaps a thyrsos was joined in two pieces above and below. (Comstock & Vermeule, Greek, Etruscan and Roman Bronze)
ProvenanceFindspot Information: From Meroe, Tomb of Prince Arikankharer, Pyr. N V [Excav. date] Dec. 1921