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LOT 0415

Egyptian Hardstone Architectural Amulet

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

1 in. (2.38 grams, 25 mm).

Amuletic model of a stonemason's plummet.

Provenance

with 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.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.186(c).

Footnotes

The stonemason’s plumb bob amulet symbolised integrity, moral uprightness, emotional equilibrium, and balance.

CONDITION

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LOT 0415

Egyptian Hardstone Architectural Amulet

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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