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An Ancient Egyptian silver amulet in the form of a fly with its wings open. The body of the fly is triangular in shape with a rounded wing on each side. The anatomical details of the insect are carefully outlined, including two bulging eyes, vertical lines on the body and wings. The reverse is flat and unadorned, and two horizontal perforations have been added to the top, through the head and body, for suspension. Earthy encrustations and tarnishing to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with age, such as minor scratches and some chipping.

The purpose of such fly amulets is uncertain; scholars have different hypotheses regarding this symbol. Some believe it was awarded for military achievement because of the fly’s resemblance to enemies’ persistence at war and also because of the fly’s tendency to hang around battlefields where blood was shed. Others do not agree entirely with this thesis as samples of fly amulets have been found in women’s and butlers’ tombs, individuals not active in war. One other possible intention of this amulet was to bestow the notorious fecundity of the fly to the wearer. However uncertain the significance of this symbol is, the fly also appears in many ancient neighbouring cultures, from Nubia to Cyprus.

Measurements: (circa) L 1.9cm x W 1.2cm

Provenance: Ex UK Collection 1920s-1940s

Circa 2nd - 1st Millenium BC

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Vandersteen, Willy (Wirel, Bobs, Wil, Mik, Pim, Kaproen, ...) - Mint - Humo, Standaard

Suske en Wiske - Blauwe reeks - Humo - 8 Album - First edition - 2020

vandersteen - Very good

Suske en Wiske - Collectie van speciale uitgaves en reclameuitgaves - 32 Album - First edition - 1985

Geerts, Paul, Vandersteen, Willy (Wirel, Bobs, Wil, Mik, Pim, Kaproen, ...) - Mint - standaard

Suske en Wiske - Het Enge Eiland / Het Berenbeklag / Het Verdronken Land  / De Tootootjes - Luxe linnen HC - 4 Album - Limited edition - 1999/2000

Dany - Very good - Wonderland Half Vier Productions

Roze Bottel 1 t/m 12 - Complete reeks SC - 12 Album - 1997/2006

Marten Toonder, Lo Hartog van Banda - Very good - Mondria

Koning Hollewijn in de range 2 t/m 30 - 23 Album - First edition - 1981/1991

Roger Leloup - Good

Yoko Tsuno 1 t/m 30 - opeenvolgende reeks SC - 36 Albums

Franquin - Very fine - Dupuis

Robbedoes en Kwabbernoot / Guust - 13 Album - First Belgian edition - 1966/2017

Hubinon; Charlier - Very good - Dupuis

Buck Danny 5 t/m 44 (minus 41) - opeenvolgende reeks SC - 39 Album - Reprint - 1976/1987

Alex Alice - Mint - Dark Dragon Books

Het kasteel van de sterren 1 t/m 6 - Complete reeks SC - 6 Album - First edition - 2021/2022

Grzegorz Rosinski; Jean Van Hamme - Near mint - Le Lombard

Thorgal 16, 18, 19 & 20 - bijna opeenvolgende reeks HC - 4 Album - First edition - 1990/1994

Morjaeu, Luc (Mormic), Rop, Edward De (Drope, Ro-Cam, Studio Koala), Vandersteen, Willy. - Mint - Standaard

Jerom - De vredige veldslag - Luxe HC met linnen rug - 1 Album - Limited edition - 2024

Willy Vandersteen - Very good - Standaard Boekhandel

Suske en Wiske - RV-29 - De snorrende snor - 1 Album - First edition - 1957

Studio Vandersteen - Mint - Standaard Uitgeverij

Suske en Wiske 315 - De bananenzangers - luxe linnen uitgave + wikkel + zeefdruk - in seal - 1 Album - First edition - 2011

Jan Franken - Mint - Werkgroep Striproute

Suske en Wiske - 100 jaar Willy Vandersteen / 100 jaar station Heide / 15 de Stripdag - 3 passport folder - 2011/2013

Willy Vandersteen - Mint - Standaard

Suske en Wiske - De Harteloze Hein / De Zoevende Zusters - Luxe HC - 2 Album - Limited edition - 2023

Suske en Wiske - De Kaduke Klonen / De Flierende Fluiter / De Blikken Blutser / De Formidabele Fantast - Luxe linnen - 4 Album - Limited edition - 2005/2006

Denys / Ledroit - Very fine - Talent

Halloween / Sha - 2 complete reeksen HC - 6 Album - First edition - 1997/2003

Hec Leemans - Very good - J. Hoste N,V. / Standaard.

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forton - Very good - Dargaud, Helmond, Lombard, antwerpen

Bob Morane - 31 Album - First edition/reprint - 1976/2004

Robert van Gulik - Very fine - Boumaar

Rechter Tie 1 t/m 7 - Complete reeks SC in box - 7 Album - First edition - 2007

Roger Leloup - Very good - Dupuis

Yoko Tsuno 1 t/m 12 - Yoko Tsuno - 12 Album - Various editions - 1976/1982

Don Lawrence t/m nr. 21, vanaf 22 is het Oliver Frey e.a. - Very good - Uitgeverij Oberon b.v.

Trigië in de range 2 t/m 35 - 31 Album - 1987/2003

studio Vandersteen - Near mint - Standaard uitgeverij

Suske en Wiske - Nee, ik wil geen snoepje - model album + 6 blz kleurenproeven + 16 blz originele inkleuring met film - 1997

Willy Vandersteen - Mint - Standaard Uitgeverij

Suske en Wiske - Blauwe Reeks Klassiek - compleet - 8 Album - First edition/reprint - 2010/2010

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