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GBP (£) 600 - 800
EUR (€) 690 - 930
USD ($) 800 - 1,070
£300 (EUR 347; USD 402) (+bp*)
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.
10 7/8 in. (21.2 grams, 27.6 cm).
A restrung designer necklace composed of cylindrical and annular beads, central feature composed of polychrome annular beads flanking a Taweret amulet; modern clasp.
PROVENANCE:
Private collection, UK.
FOOTNOTES:
The ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret is mainly associated with fertility, childbirth, motherhood, and the protection of women during pregnancy and labour. She is depicted as a composite creature, combining various animal features, and is one of the more unique and striking deities in the Egyptian pantheon. Taweret’s name comes from the Egyptian word for "great" or "large" (tꜣwꜣrt), reflecting her formidable and protective nature.
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