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LOT 0019

Egyptian Carnelian Papyrus Amulet

NEW KINGDOM, 19TH DYNASTY, 1296-1186 B.C.

1 1/8 in. (2.4 grams, 29 mm).

A carnelian amuletic papyrus stalk pendant, colour graduated along the stem.

Provenance

Private collection, acquired 1999.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 83(c), for type.

CONDITION

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LOT 0019

Egyptian Carnelian Papyrus Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £572

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