Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN STONE AMULETS

COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN STONE AMULETS - Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A collection of three stone amulets. The first is a polished green stone scaraboid amulet with a smooth surface and an engraved underside, pierced lengthwise for attachment. The second is a black stone heart vessel, characterised by protruding diagonal lugs and a cap, also featuring a suspension loop at the top for display. The third amulet is a brown stone headrest, with a crescent-shaped rest atop a short stem and a flat rectangular base.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 15-18mm x 11-16mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.