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LOT 0452

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE TURTLE AMULET
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 in. (0.76 grams, 11 mm).

Blue glazed turtle amulet or bead with flat base and incised lines to each leg, pierced for suspension.

PROVENANCE:
From an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

FOOTNOTES:
Turtle amulets have a rich history in ancient Egypt. The turtle was considered to possess a dual character. On one hand, it lived in the dark depths, embodying cosmic danger and was ritually annihilated. On the other hand, its power could be harnessed to ward off evil and work to the advantage of people, making turtle amulets a potent symbol of protection.

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