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AN EGYPTIAN MIDDLE KINGDOM GOLD FISH AMULET


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A rare high karat sheet gold fish amulet, with a large dorsal fin and tail. Ovoid center bevel contains a glass or crystal inlay representing the body of the fish, capped with a gold ball eye. Suspension loop in front. 1 1/8 inches long. Middle Kingdom, 2055 B.C. - 1650 B.C. From a New Jersey collection. For a close parallel, see "Ancient Egyptian Jewelry", by Carol Andrews, pg. 172. The fish amulets were called ‘nekhau'. They were meant to protect the wearer against drowning in the Nile. The ancient Egyptians often attached these amulets to the hair or clothing of children so they would be safe.