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. - In ancient Egyptian religion, a Menat was a type of artefact closely associated with the goddess Hathor. The Menat was held in the hand by its counterpoise and used as a rattle by Hathor's priestesses. It was also worn as a protective amulet, particularly by Apis bulls. The Menat amulet was meant to ensure good luck, joy, health, fortune and to protect against evil spirits. It was also worn for protection in the afterlife and is often found buried with the dead, given as a grave gift since Ramesside times. It was expected to foster fruitfulness and good health for women, and for men it signified virility. - See last picture as a parallel: https://www.si.edu/object/menat%3Afsg_F1907.28a-b - Strung on modern wire with Rosé Silver Lobsterlock (925). - Total length: 47 cm. Hanger 4,5 cm. Average bead size: 4-5 mm. Registered shipping. Provenance/Known History: Ancient Egyptian Faience, Glass and Coral Mummy beads: Ex. Private A.B collection, UK. Collected in the 1930's. After that A&O Gallery. Ancient Egyptian Gold beads: Ex. Japanese collection. Collected in the 1970's. After that A&O Gallery, UK. Ancient Egyptian Carnelian Menat amulet: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that A.A. Gallery, UK. Important information: - A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot. - 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.