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Illustration
This bronze hand was found in Yemen (100-300 CE). The inscription on the hand asks for good fortune for the devotee Ta'lab.
This image was taken at the National Museum of Australia in the travelling exhibition A History of the World in 100 (and 1) Objects.
About the Author
Jade is a Librarian with an avid interest in Roman and Greek architecture and ancient Middle-Eastern cultures.
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APA Style
Koekoe, J. (2016, November 08). Arabian Bronze Hand. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6025/arabian-bronze-hand/
Chicago Style
Koekoe, Jade. "Arabian Bronze Hand." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 08, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6025/arabian-bronze-hand/.
MLA Style
Koekoe, Jade. "Arabian Bronze Hand." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 Nov 2016. Web. 07 Feb 2023.
