Two ancient Egyptian miniature green faience amulets: a papyrus scepter and a sheaf of wheat.
Late Period, ca. 700-30 BC.
Maximum Height: 20 mm.
Intact, no repairs.
Pierced for suspension.
Protective amulets were worn in life and around mummies in great numbers to preserve the body of the deceased in the Afterlife.
Formerly in a New York private collection.
GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC
Inv.#: 1192
$100
Two Egyptian Miniature Faience Amulets
HIXENBAVGH
ANCIENT ART
