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Ovoid Egyptian Cowroid Amulet
ca 1570 to 1070 BC
Item Number: 959963
$595.00
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| Category |
Egyptian |
| Period |
New Kingdom Period |
| Material |
Faience |
| Dimensions |
20mm by 14mm |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionCowroid: Name given to a cowrie shell-shaped amulet, frequently inscribed and serving a purpose similar to that of a scarab. This fine example dates to the New Kingdom, Dynasties 18/20 - ca 1570 to 1070 BC - and is made of faience, a type of glass paste. Upper section nicely incised and lower section showing series of glyphs. 20mm by 14mm; intact and choice.
ProvenanceHopkins collection, California
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