Fantastic service, beautiful coins exactly as described, the perfect transaction! Highly recommended, many thanks
Se oversættelseDet Gamle Egypten, Det Nye Kongerige Karneol Valmueamulet (Ingen mindstepris)
Nr. 88340139
A finely carved Ancient Egyptian carnelian amulet designed in the shape of a poppy seed head. The wide body is set atop a round, flat base and tapers gently to a rounded tip featuring a perforation for suspension. The vivid orange-red of the body is framed on top and bottom with a layer of light striation. Some very minor chipping around the perforation hole, otherwise the amulet is in excellent overall condition.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Poppy amulets were commonly made from carnelian, or red faience, to imitate the colour of the real flower. Alternatively, genuine poppy heads and flowers were strung together to be worn by the living, or used to adorn mummies. Poppy amulets are generally associated with resurrection, although their precise meaning remains unknown.
Measurements: L 1.4cm x W 0.6cm
Provenance: From a UK collection, 1920's-1940's.
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A finely carved Ancient Egyptian carnelian amulet designed in the shape of a poppy seed head. The wide body is set atop a round, flat base and tapers gently to a rounded tip featuring a perforation for suspension. The vivid orange-red of the body is framed on top and bottom with a layer of light striation. Some very minor chipping around the perforation hole, otherwise the amulet is in excellent overall condition.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Poppy amulets were commonly made from carnelian, or red faience, to imitate the colour of the real flower. Alternatively, genuine poppy heads and flowers were strung together to be worn by the living, or used to adorn mummies. Poppy amulets are generally associated with resurrection, although their precise meaning remains unknown.
Measurements: L 1.4cm x W 0.6cm
Provenance: From a UK collection, 1920's-1940's.
Sælger's Historie
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Quick and safe deluvery, thank you
Se oversættelseThank you very much for the beautiful coins👍🏻
Se oversættelseCollier magnifique et bien emballé !!
Se oversættelseOptisch wie beschrieben. Der Verschluss ist sehr schwer zu schließen. Der Kranz um das Glas, war bei Lieferung sehr locker und kann komplett abgehoben werden..
Se oversættelseGreat seller. Recommended. Beautiful item and perfect packaging.
Se oversættelseBien reçu mon achat et je suis très très content!!😀 Mille merci, le colis était très bien réalisé et sécurisé.
Se oversættelseNice coin & thanks for brilliant packing as well as quick delivery
Se oversættelselivraison rapide et objet conforme à la photo
Se oversættelseWell received: thank you very much!
Se oversættelseThank you for the fast delivery! The object is great! I‘m very happy! Regards Marcel
Se oversættelseMagnifique et rare objet song, avec certificat d'authenticité, très bien protégé, envoi rapide. Merci beaucoup !
Se oversættelseThank you ++++
Se oversættelseProdusul este foarte bun, la fel si pretul de achixitie. In schimb fotmalitatile vamale in Romania sunt complicate.
Se oversættelsenice pieces, thank you!
Se oversættelseAmazing pieces of art
Se oversættelseThe item arrived after a short time, and was packed very good, with a little box to the item itself. Very good experience with the seller.
Se oversættelsebien arrivé, bien emballé, conforme. petits formats
Se oversættelsePrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden.
Se oversættelseVielen Dank, Wunderschöne Objekte, Professionell verpackt und gut Geschützt. Super schnelle Lieferung. Ich bin sehr zufrieden.
Se oversættelseParfait! Merci...
Se oversættelseExtremely quick delivery and the objects were sent together.
Se oversættelseVenditore super veloce nella spedizione. Qualche problema logistico con il corriere FedEx ma fortunatamente tutto è andato bene. Merce favolosa come da aspettative
Se oversættelseGod quality. Fast delivery
Se oversættelsePrachtig flesje. Zorgvuldig Verzonden met duidelijke papieren.
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Fantastic service, beautiful coins exactly as described, the perfect transaction! Highly recommended, many thanks
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