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LOT 0437
Egyptian Hardstone Architectural Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (3.15 grams, 24 mm).
Carved haematite representation of a carpenter's or stonemason's set-square.
Provenancewith Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Paris, France.
From the collection of Mr H. Naudy, Paris, France.
Acquired at between 2004-2010.
Property of a French collector.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.87(c).
FootnotesThe L-shaped carpenter's or stonemason's square was used to measure right angles. Amulets of this tool symbolised integrity, moral uprightness, emotional equilibrium, and balance.
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LOT 0437
Egyptian Hardstone Architectural Amulet
Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)
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