Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN FAIENCE LOTUS
COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN FAIENCE LOTUS FLOWER AMULETS - New Kingdom, Ca. 1550 - 1069 BC. A collection of 32 faience amulets. Each amulet is shaped as a blooming lotus flower, with a scalloped, petal-like form tapering downward. The pieces exhibit various shades of blue and yellow glaze, with intricate details, a flat underside, and a suspension loop at the top. For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 56.20.627.25. For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number 56.20.627.25. Size: 8-19mm x 7-14mm; Weight: 7g. Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.