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LOT 0025
Egyptian Green Stone Frog Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 in. (1.47 grams, 13 mm).
Modelled seated on an oval base; pierced for suspension.
ProvenanceMrs Allinson to Mrs Foster, 1867 and thence by descent to the current owner, Stanley Crescent, London, UK.
FootnotesFrog amulets in ancient Egypt symbolised fertility, rebirth, and renewal. Associated with the goddess Heket, who was connected to childbirth and life-giving forces, these amulets were especially popular in contexts related to fertility and protection during pregnancy and labour. Their association with the annual Nile flood, which brought new life to the land, further underscored their symbolism of revival and abundance.
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