EGYPTIAN POLISHED QUARTZ AMULET

Ca. 664 - 332 BC An Egyptian quartz amulet, polished. It is semi-opaque, and glows when it is backlit. The quartz is a type of hard and semi precious stone. The dreamy coloration and durability of this stone was a favourite with ancient jewelers.
Size: 23mm x 7mm; Weight: 5g
Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Jacques Billen.

Estimate: GBP 150 - 300