Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period lapis lazuli Amulet
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Lotus flower amulet in lapis lazuli from ancient Egypt, late period (1069–332 BC), measuring 20 mm by 13 mm and weighing 5 g, in good condition, provenance from an English private collection with prior ownership via a gallery, acquired in 2021 from Spain.
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ARTICLE: Lotus Flower Amulet
MATERIAL: Lapis lazuli
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Third Intermediate Period – Late Period, 1069–332 BC
DIMENSIONS: 20 mm x 13 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Former English private collection, acquired on the London market before 2001
The lotus flower dates back to antiquity, and various representations have been found in hieroglyphs depicting both white and blue lotus. Its natural habitat being ponds and rivers, the lotus flower is often associated with purity and cleanliness.
In ancient Egypt, the lotus symbolized rebirth. This meaning was inspired by the nature of the lotus petals that spread over the water when exposed to sunlight and close at night so that the flower sinks back underwater.
Growing from the bottom of the river, the lotus flower usually opens its petals toward the water’s surface. It resembles a water lily, revealing inside its beautiful white exterior a yellow core that hides itself at night. On average, it takes three days for the flower to bloom above the river.
ARTICLE: Lotus Flower Amulet
MATERIAL: Lapis lazuli
CULTURE: Egyptian
PERIOD: Third Intermediate Period – Late Period, 1069–332 BC
DIMENSIONS: 20 mm x 13 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Former English private collection, acquired on the London market before 2001
The lotus flower dates back to antiquity, and various representations have been found in hieroglyphs depicting both white and blue lotus. Its natural habitat being ponds and rivers, the lotus flower is often associated with purity and cleanliness.
In ancient Egypt, the lotus symbolized rebirth. This meaning was inspired by the nature of the lotus petals that spread over the water when exposed to sunlight and close at night so that the flower sinks back underwater.
Growing from the bottom of the river, the lotus flower usually opens its petals toward the water’s surface. It resembles a water lily, revealing inside its beautiful white exterior a yellow core that hides itself at night. On average, it takes three days for the flower to bloom above the river.
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Greco–Roman Period
Metal
lapis lazuli
Century/timeframe
1069-332 av
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Total weight
5 g
Year acquired
2021
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
Spain
Country of origin
Egypt
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2001
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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