Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. With palmette motif and filigree hoop. See Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, for discussion. 0.15 grams, 8 mm (1/4 in.).

Flora-form amulets are thought to symbolise new life, like the growing plants they copied. Many gold palmette elements were found in the New Kingdom tomb of Aper-el at Saqqara, featuring pierced holes rather than a hoop for attachment (Cf. Zivie, A., Découverte à Saqqarah: Le vizir oublié, Paris, 1990, p.149 no.94 for examples).

Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.