Bidspirit auction | LARGE COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN RED

LARGE COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN RED GRANITE FLY AMULETS - Early New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1250 BC. A collection of 14 fly-shaped amulets carved from red granite. Each amulet has a detailed wing case, a perforated head for suspension, and a flat back. For similar see: Petrie W.M.F., Amulets: Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, Plate II. For similar see: Petrie W.M.F., Amulets: Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, Plate II. Size: 13-15mm x 45573mm; Weight: 10g. Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Christie's London, 2 May 2013, Lot 37, Sale 8776. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.