Egyptian Faience Fish AmuletAn ancient Egyptian green faience fish amulet. Late Period, ca. 700-30 BC Fish made up a large part of the Egyptian diet and were regarded as sacred to a number of gods. Tilapia had a particular symbolism attached to it and was thought to gaurentee new life. Confer: C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, (Texas, 1994), p. 22. Formerly in an English private collection acquired between 1953-1992. Inv#: 4315 $750 Guaranteed Authentic |
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