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LOT 0460
Egyptian Hardstone Bead Necklace with Jasper Poppy Amulets
NEW KINGDOM, CIRCA 1550-1070 B.C.
17 in. (14.34 grams, 43 cm).
Restrung group of spherical, cylindrical, three jasper poppy seed head amulets, and other beads.
ProvenanceEx Israel collection, 1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
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LOT 0460
Egyptian Hardstone Bead Necklace with Jasper Poppy Amulets
Estimate £350 - 450€410 - 520 (for guidance only)$470 - 610 (for guidance only)
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In ancient Egypt, hippos symbolised both danger and protection, representing chaos and fertility. Feared for their aggression along the Nile, they were also associated with the protective goddess Taweret and the river’s life-giving power.
