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LOT 0483
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
EGYPTIAN HARDSTONE FLY AMULET
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 A.D.
1/2 in. (0.38 grams, 12 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 A.D.
1/2 in. (0.38 grams, 12 mm).
With linear detailing to body and wings, pierced at the neck. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pp.62-3.
FOOTNOTES:
Fly amulets were believed to protect against insect bites and ward off flying creatures through apotropaic magic. Additionally, the pharaoh would give gold fly-shaped pendants as military awards to recognise the bravery and persistence of soldiers in battle.
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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.
