Hand with Niello Decoration, 11th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Bronze, silver, niello; gilded, inlaid, L. (of hand) 1 9/16 in. (4 cm), Metal, This hand, with a long pin for attachment, was initially identified as being from a figurine, but it was later suggested it might be a talisman, meant to protect the bearer.
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Hand, Niello Decoration, 11th–12th century, Excavated, Iran, Nishapur, Bronze, silver, niello, gilded, inlaid, L, hand, 1 9/16, 4 cm, Metal, long pin, attachment, initially identified, figurine, later suggested, might, talisman, meant, protect, bearer
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