Bidspirit auction | COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN PENDANTS

COLLECTION OF EGYPTIAN CARNELIAN PENDANTS - Ca. 2600 - 332 BC.A collection of four amulets carved from red carnelian with various shapes and dimensions. The first is a leg in profile pierced horizontally, the second is probably Harpocrates raising his finger to his mouth, the third is a poppy bead with a globular body pierced horizontally; the fourth is the Wadjet, eye of Horus, made detailed, pierced lengthwise.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum, Museum number EA54747For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.; British Museum, Museum number EA54747Size: 14-24mm x 5-12mm; Weight: 3g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.