Egyptian Silver Poppy Amulets

拍品描述

New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C. Matched pair of amulets with a long cylindrical neck and a spherical body, with a ribbed suspension loop above. 2.12 grams total, 15-16 mm (5/8 in.). [2, No Reserve] Ex London, UK, collection, 1920s-1940s. Accompanied by a previously illustrated catalogue card with provenance. Amulets in the form of poppies were used to heal and alleviate pain. These types of amulets were also linked to Osiris, the Egyptian deity of agriculture, death, and the afterlife. 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. See our website for more information.

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