Amarna Ring
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Pre AD 1000 item# 930845
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$950
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An Amarna period faience ring depicting a Bulti fish [ Tilapia Nilotica] on the bezel. The Bulti fish was a symbol of rebirth and fertility because after the eggs were laid the fish carry them in their mouth until they hatch. The Egyptians viewed this as a magical event. A Bulti fish was also thought to guide the sun god’s journey through the underworld from sunset until sunrise. I read somewhere that the Bulti fish appeared with some frequency on Amarna faience rings, however, a diligent search has turned up very few. I think that the word rare is overused so I will say that this representation is uncommon. The ring is reglued as shown in the photos and there is some restoration on the shank. Amarna period reign of Akhenaten 1352-1336 BCE. Length if bezel 20mm,
Width of bezel 10mm.
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Ancient Egyptian Mummy Mask
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Pre AD 1000 item# 924709
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Egyptian cartonnage mummy mask. This is an exceptionally well modeled mask as many if not most are generic. The mask appears to be a mature male with just a hint of a smile on his face. I could write much more but I would rather let the photos tell the tale. Deficient as shown, some restoration and inpainting on the proper left side. Romano-Egyptian Circa 1st century BC-1st century AD. Height 14 inches, 35 CM. The stand not included I did a poor job when I made it.
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Coptic Container
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Pre AD 1000 item# 795833
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$625
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A Coptic cosmetic container and applicator. Both carved from bone, the container with a geometric pattern and the applicator with a spiral end and a rooster on an open work plinth at the top. .There is a bulge in the applicator which rests on a ledge inside the container. I suppose that this was to keep the applicator from being always in the contents. I would guess that the container was for kohl, but I am not sure. Egypt circa 4th-7th cent AD. Height of container 12cm Length of applicator 15.5cm
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An Egyptian Faience Ring
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Pre AD 1000 item# 784318
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$675
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A ring from the late Eighteenth Dynasty showing an Ankh symbol. These rings were produced in large quantities during the reigns of Amenhotep III and Akhenaton. However they are very fragile and most are found not only broken but missing pieces, usually the shank and frequently part of the bezel. The shank of this ring is glued but there is no restoration or painting. The Ankh symbol was often used during the reign of Akhenaton and one of his shabtis shows him holding an Ankh. The rays of the sun Aten are also shown holding an Ankh. Circa 1390-1336BC. Length of bezel 2CM, width 1CM
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Ancient Egyptian Amulet
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Pre AD 1000 item# 694449
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A nicely detailed blue green faience amulet of the goddess Nut as a rooting sow. The body of Nut the sky goddess formed the arch of the heavens and she gave birth to the sun each morning and swallowed him each evening. The sow’s habit of sometimes eating her own piglets was the basis for it’s association with Nut. Late period 664-300 BCE. Length 17.5 mm Height including suspension loop15.5mm. Intact with no chips.
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