Box - .835 silver - Silver box
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Egyptian silver box in 835/1000 silver, weighing 34 g with dimensions 5 × 4.5 × 1 cm, dating to 1930–1940, origin Egypt, in good used condition with a light patina, featuring a relief scene of Anubis and worshippers.
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Egyptian silver box with a relief scene – Egypt, 20th century
Small silver box, probably from Egypt, crafted in 835/1000 silver (contrast partially legible).
The lid depicts a scene inspired by Ancient Egyptian religion: a jackal-headed deity, identifiable as Anubis, protector god of the dead and guide to the afterlife, accompanied by the winged solar disk, stylized hieroglyphs, and two kneeling figures in an attitude of reverence.
This type of box was made as chests to store small valuable objects, amulets, talismans, seals, personal relics or travel mementos, evoking the protective symbolism of the ancient Egyptian culture.
Characteristics:
• Egypt, 20th century.
• Silver, probably 835/1000.
• Weight: 34 g.
• Dimensions: 5 × 4.5 × 1 cm.
It is kept in good condition, with a light patina and normal signs of use consistent with its age.
A decorative and collectible piece, of great appeal to collectors of silverware and art inspired by Ancient Egypt.
The photographs are part of the description and faithfully show the condition of the piece.
Egyptian silver box with a relief scene – Egypt, 20th century
Small silver box, probably from Egypt, crafted in 835/1000 silver (contrast partially legible).
The lid depicts a scene inspired by Ancient Egyptian religion: a jackal-headed deity, identifiable as Anubis, protector god of the dead and guide to the afterlife, accompanied by the winged solar disk, stylized hieroglyphs, and two kneeling figures in an attitude of reverence.
This type of box was made as chests to store small valuable objects, amulets, talismans, seals, personal relics or travel mementos, evoking the protective symbolism of the ancient Egyptian culture.
Characteristics:
• Egypt, 20th century.
• Silver, probably 835/1000.
• Weight: 34 g.
• Dimensions: 5 × 4.5 × 1 cm.
It is kept in good condition, with a light patina and normal signs of use consistent with its age.
A decorative and collectible piece, of great appeal to collectors of silverware and art inspired by Ancient Egypt.
The photographs are part of the description and faithfully show the condition of the piece.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
34 g
Silver type
.835 silver
Title additional information
Silver box
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Egypt
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1 cm
Width
4.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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