Ancient Roman Bronze The Manus Fica Amulet or a Fig Hand which was a gesture which symbolized a Female genitalia, as a symbol also of eroticism and fertility. The fig was also a sacred fruit of Bacchus. The manus fica was used for magical protection against the evil eye. slightly worn and with a broken suspension loop, otherwise in good condition with every detail visable and nice natural patina. Rare with this dimensions! Material:Bronze. Date: 1st.-3rd. Century AD. Size:2,5cm. Item No.L79 Purchased by the current owner in 2014 in Austria, Wien from Collector fair. Collected Since:1980's. Previous owners history: Old Austrian Private Collection. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally , provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.