古埃及 由绿松石与法恩釉珠制成的项链，饰有纸莎草柱形护符 - 43 cm (沒有保留價)

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- Strung on modern wire with Silver Lobster Lock (925).

- Total length: 43 cm. Hanger: 2 cm. Average bead size: 2-4 mm.

- This Papyrus Pillar amulet, meant to be worn, carried, or offered to a deity in the belief that it will magically bestow a particular power or form of protection, depicts a papyrus scepter or column. This plant, named wadj, meaning “green” or “fresh”, and the choice of green-blue faience all strongly evoke vitality and regenerative power, qualities desirable for the living and the dead.

- See last picture as a parallel: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/550964

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Provenance/Known History:

Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy beads: Ex William Ohly 1883-1955, Abbey Museum, New Barnet, by descent. After that A&O Gallery, UK.

Ancient Egyptian Turquoise beads: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that J.T.O., The Netherlands.

Ancient Egyptian Faience Papyrus Pillar amulet: Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that A.A. Gallery, UK.

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