Auction 160 – 3 - 8 September 2024
Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins
Part 1: Tu, 03.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 2: We, 04.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 05.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 06.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Su, 08.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
The auction is closed.
Part 2: We, 04.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 3: Th, 05.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 4: Fr, 06.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 5: Sa, 07.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Su, 08.09.2024, from 1:00 PM CEST
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Description
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.. With bulb and disc finial, integral shank and gusseted suspension loop. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.65 (n), for type. 1 grams, 17 mm (3/4 in.).
Amulets in the form of poppies were used to heal and alleviate pain and to ward off death. These types of amulets were also linked to Osiris, the Egyptian deity of agriculture, death, and the afterlife.
From an early 20th century collection. [No Reserve]
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Bidding
| Price realized | 45 GBP |
| Starting price | 5 GBP |
| Estimate | 80 GBP |
The auction is closed.
