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LOT 587:
EGYPTIAN FAIENCE EYE OF HORUS AMULET
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Sold for: £100
Price including buyer’s premium:
£
129
Start price:
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100
Estimated price :
£150 - £300
Buyer's Premium: 29%
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EGYPTIAN FAIENCE EYE OF HORUS AMULET
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian green faience amulet depicting the "Eye of Horus, " an ancient eye symbol of protection. Enveloped in a brilliant, pale green-hued glaze intended to represent the waters of the Nile. The amulet features thick pigment delineating the brow and pupil, as well as a lateral drill hole for suspension. For similar see: Christie's Live Auction 3498, Ancient jewellery, Lot. 247.Size: 18mm x 16mm; Weight: 2gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
