Ships in the Ancient Mediterranean (Image Gallery) p. 32

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by Mark Cartwright
published on 29 July 2020

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Bronze Hand, Roman Ship Decoration

by Mark Cartwright
published on 17 December 2013

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These bronze hands would have decorated the end beams of a Roman ship. They were placed at the end of beams running parallel with the ship's long axis, two either side and with the arm horizontal and thumb pointing upwards. They were believed to ward off evil. This example dates to 37-41 CE. (Palazzo Massimo, Rome)

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