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LOT 0441
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
EGYPTIAN SILVER POPPY AMULET GROUP
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (3.67 grams total, 17-19 mm).
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
5/8 - 3/4 in. (3.67 grams total, 17-19 mm).
Three pendants each with poppy-head and loop at the apex. [3, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From an early 20th century collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.65 (n).
FOOTNOTES:
Amulets in the form of poppies were used to heal and alleviate pain and to ward off death. These types of amulets were also linked to Osiris, the Egyptian deity of agriculture, death, and the afterlife.
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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.
