Cowroid: Name given to a cowrie shell-shaped amulet, frequently inscribed and serving a purpose similar to that of a scarab. This fine example dates to the New Kingdom, Dynasties 18/20 - ca 1570 to 1070 BC - and is made of faience, a type of glass paste. Upper section nicely incised and lower section showing series of glyphs. 20mm by 14mm and intact and choice. ... Click for details
A lovely ancient Egyptian amulet set into solid 14kt gold tie clip. Very fine open-work amulet created in glazed steatite, depicts a seated Horus (with falcon head) confronting individual with uraeus, cobra headdress. reverse with multiple glyphs. Amulet dates to New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 - 20, Ca 1570 70 1070 BC. Set into hallmarked gold tie-clip. We will leave the two married, but owner may wish to keep amulet and sell gold, or melt amulet and keep gold... Amulet measures 19mm x 13mm and ti... Click for details
Here you find a nice heart amulet (Ib) which dates to approx. the Dynasty 1819 (ca. 15501186 b.c.) Made of lapis lazuli and in very good condition. Measures 1" inch in height.
To the Egyptians, the heart was the most essential of organs, not because it pumped blood around the body --it is unclear that they understood this function--but because they believed it was the seat of intelligence, the originator of all ... Click for details
A well rendered wooden mask with finely defined nose, the nostrils indented, full lips and wide armond shaped eyes.Also as you see in the pictures pigment in yellow no restoration at all. ( Mounted to Special stand.
Height:5 3/4 Inches
Condition: Preserved condition.
A well rendered wooden mask with finely defined nose, the nostrils indented, full lips and wide armond shaped eyes inlay eyes missing great piece. ( Mounted to Special stand. Height:6 3/4 Inches Condition: Preserved condition.
Dating to the New Kingdom, Dynasty XIX, period of the great Ramses pharaohs, ca. 1305-1196 B.C. Ancient lidded cosmetic vessel with light yellow-green faience glaze, enhanced with distinct remains of three hieroglyphs, and small flaring foot. 1-1/4"H x 1-1/4"D, in choice to excellent condition.
Pretty! Ancient Egyptian Bead Necklace, New Kingdom, ca. 1567 to 1085 B.C. Strung on modern flexcord, varying hues of blue and green faience beads accented by contrasting red/orange carnelian beads. Approximately 26"L.
Here you find a rate ancient Egyptian Faience amulet of the Crown of Upper Egypt. This example is in perfect condition as shown. In a dark green faience, dates to the New Kingdom. Measures 1.4 inches in length. This is a rare amulet, in great condition and nice size!.
Here you find a lovely steatite amulet of a Tilapia which dates to the approx. the New Kingdom. A well carved rectangular piece with suspension holes. Also has a nice inscription on the back. Measures 3/4 inches in length.
The Tilapia represents a very common fish in Egypt. It lives in the shallow waters of the banks of streams or the basins left after the flooding. It is different to the Lates or Nile Perch. The L... Click for details
