Egyptian Ptolemaic Alabaster Amulet with Locust

拍品描述

1st century B.C. Translucent disc with an engraved locust with anatomical detailing, pierced through the upper edge. Cf. for iconographic parallels in Egyptian art, Diab, A.M., ‘Iconographic Representations of Grasshopper in Ancient Egyptian Wilderness’ in Journal of the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels-University of Sadat City, Vol. 5, Issue (2/2), December 2021, p.128, figs.23,25. 4.45 grams, 30 mm (1 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. 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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