English: Bronze hand used in the worship of Sabazius.
Roman, 1st-2nd century AD
Sabazius, a god of Thracian or Anatolian origin, became popular in the Roman Empire, and had connections both with Jupiter and Dionysos. Hands decorated with religious symbols were designed to stand in sanctuaries or, like this one, were attached to poles for processional use.
Bronze hand use in the worship of Sabazius. Roman 1st-2nd century AD Sabazius, a god of Thracian or Anatolian origin, became popular in the Roman Empire, and had connections both with Jupiter and Dionysos. Hands decorarated with religious symbols were des
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Bronze hand used in the worship of Sabazios, Roman, first–second century AD (British Museum)