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LOT 0021

Egyptian Carnelian Cobra Amulet

THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 900 B.C.

1 1/4 in. (8.58 grams, 33 mm).

Carved on a free-standing rectangular base; suspension loop to the serpent's back.

Provenance

Acquired prior to 2000 from a European collection.
Canadian private collection of Mr A.K. of Montreal.

Footnotes

The sacred uraeus was a symbol of royalty, sovereignty and divine authority in ancient Egypt.

CONDITION

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LOT 0021

Egyptian Carnelian Cobra Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £910

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