Votive Arm and Hand of Zeus Sabazios

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Votive Arm and Hand of Zeus Sabazios depicts a bronze sculpture of a right arm and hand. The arm is bent at the elbow, with the forearm extending to the left. A cylindrical object, likely representing a votive object or an attribute of the deity, is attached to or integral with the arm. The hand protrudes from the end of the forearm with the palm facing downwards; the index finger and thumb extend while the remaining fingers are curled inwards. The bronze has a dark patina with areas of lighter bronze visible underneath, suggesting wear and tear. Two rounded knobs are on the upper arm. The sculpture sits on a flat, light gray background.