Egyptian Jasper Mandrake Fruit Amulet Necklace. New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C. A restrung necklace composed of amuletic red jasper mandrake fruit beads, interspersed with tubular agate beads and later gold ribbed beads; modern hook-and-eye clasp. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.42, for mandrake fruit. 19.05 grams, 47.5 cm long (18 3/4 in.) Ex Gorny & Mosch, Munich, c.2005. Property of a London gentleman.
Fine condition.
Price realized | 750 GBP |
Starting price | 700 GBP |
Estimate | 800 GBP |