IMPORTANT! Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. - Weight: 336 mg. - The ankh was used as a hieroglyph to write the words "live," "alive," or "life." It also became a popular symbol for life in general. - See last picture as a parallel: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/548476 - Silver was rare in ancient Egypt, more precious than gold. Imported from western Asia, it continued to be rare, and on lists of valuables, items of silver were listed above those of gold until the New Kingdom. Registered shipping. Provenance/Known History: Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pré 1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK. Important information: - A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot. - Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers. - Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.