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AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GROUP OF HARDSTONE COMPOSITION

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AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GROUP OF HARDSTONE COMPOSITION

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Ca. 664 - 332 B.C. Late Period. Egyptian. A selection of ancient Egyptian composition amulets carved from expensive semi-precious hardstones, from left a lapis-lazuli djed pillar amulet, symbolising the backbone of Osiris, a symbol of stability and strength; A carnelian menat amulet, holding a functional purpose, it was as a counterpoise on large elaborate necklaces; A carnelian djed pillar, with suspension loop, a carnelian cylindrical bead for necklaces worn by the high elite of society; A pair of composition amulets in the form of wedjat-eyes, a protective amulet symbolising the healed eye of Horus which embodies a healing power as well as regeneration and protection in general, formed in carnelian and lapis lazuli.In ancient Egypt, amulets were believed to have positive properties, that magically, would bestow upon its owner and wearer. Throughout Egyptâ€™s long history, people wore amulets to avoid disease and other forms of misfortunate. Amulets were used as a magical talisman to ensure well-being and good fortune. Amulets were made in huge abundance and were inexpensive to most when crafted in faience, which was available to nearly everyone.However, other forms of amulets were made of expensive materials such as gold, silver and semi-precious stones, which were believed to be more durable and everlasting. Aside from wearing amulets during daily life for health and well-being, they were also used for the dead and were placed on the mummy or inside the bandages of the deceased. Amulets were often small, varying between mm to a 2 1/2 â€œ. Pectoral scarabs and other forms of amulets were larger than the average funerary amulet.Carol Andrews; Amulets of Ancient Egypt for similar.William Flinders Petrie; Amulets.Liverpool Museumhttps://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/djed-pillar-amulet-48Accession Number: M11918ALiverpool Museumhttps://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/djed-pillar-amulet-14Accession Number: 1977.112.266The Met Museumhttps://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/546158Accession Number: 41.160.148Liverpool Museumhttps://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/artifact/wedjat-eye-amulet-41Accession Number: 49.47.520 Provenance: From a London private family collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market in the 1960s - 1970s; then passed by descent. Size: L:Set of 6; 15-27mm / W:5-18mm ; 10g

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Name: AN ANCIENT EGYPTIAN GROUP OF HARDSTONE COMPOSITION
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