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Ancient Egyptian Cowroid Amulet / Bead browse these categories for related items... All Items: Egyptian: New Kingdom: Pre AD 1000: item #960541 Please refer to our stock #GD-461 when inquiring.
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A “cowroid” is a name given to a cowrie shell-shaped amulet, frequently inscribed and serving a purpose similar to that of a scarab. The cowrie shell amulet has been know as early as the time of the Pre-Dynastic period. It is also believed that the shape mimics the female genitalia. Dates to the New Kingdom c. 18th- 20th Dynasty. All amulets pierced and in very good condition. All three amulets have glyphs and one has a cartouche in the center. You are purchasing cowroid steatite amulet on the far left with cartouche. Measure 0.7" inches in length. Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946). Authentication: Gayle Gibson, Egyptologist: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.
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