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Amarna Ring browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Egyptian: Faience: Pre AD 1000: item # 930845
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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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