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LOT 0448
Estimate
GBP (£) 250 - 350
EUR (€) 300 - 420
USD ($) 320 - 450
EGYPTIAN HARDSTONE DOUBLE PLUME AMULET
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (2.58 grams, 27 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (2.58 grams, 27 mm).
Carved with integral loop to the reverse; old inked collector's reference 'ES716'.
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.81(c).
FOOTNOTES:
This ancient amulet represents two ostrich feathers or shuty. Interestingly, these feathers were also present on the Atef crown of Osiris, the god of the afterlife and the dead. This suggests the amulet was believed to imbue the wearer with Osiris' divine power and protection.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
