Wooden human hand, clenched into a fist. From an anthropoid coffin lid. Holes in base for attachment. Six dowel holes through palm of object, three with broken off dowels remaining in them. Traces of white plaster or paint on surface, and yellowed over paint on knuckles. Slot above thumb pobably for an imp[lement ‘anch’ or flail perhaps. Back of object has suffered insect or rot damage.