*A SOUTH ARABIAN BRONZE ARM AMULET WITH INSCRIPTIONS. Circa 2nd-3rd century A.D. L. 7 cm Provenance Formerly, private collection A.K., Switzerland, collected prior 1971 Then by descent Estate of a European Ancient Dealer,, acquired in December 2011 Then by descent by succession Showing a right bent arm with closed hand. South arabian inscription. Suspension hoop. The right hand is traditionally regarded as a powerful s ymbol of good fortune and an apotropaic motif, emphasizing a gesture of worshippers. For Swiss buyers, VAT applies to the hammer price and buyer's premium (only for the lots with the * mention)