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LOT 0476
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
EGYPTIAN SILVER POPPY BEADS
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
5/8 in. (3.29 grams total, 16-17 mm).
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
5/8 in. (3.29 grams total, 16-17 mm).
Modelled in the shape of a poppy seed with a flat foot leading to a globular body with a tapering neck attached to a small loop at the top for suspension. [3]
PROVENANCE:
From an early 20th century collection.
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.
