Ancient Egyptian Hematite and lapis lazuli - Rare amulets: plummet, set square, pyramid-shaped seals. - (4)

1. Amulet representing a triangle for plumb wire. Haematite. Base width: 2. 8; Height: 1. 9 cm; thickness: 0. 4 cm 2. Amulet representing a square. Haematite. Height: 1. 9 cm / Length: 1. 5 cm; thickness: 0. 3 to 0. 4 cm. These first two amulets are inseparable from each other. Used by the carpenter, these measuring instruments guaranteed its owner rectitude and balance. ----------- 3. & 4. The other two (rare) amulets represent a pyramidal seal. Suspension ring. Lapis Lazuli. Size: 1. 1 × 0. 8 cm Dummy suspension ring. Dark stone Size: 1 x 1 cm. These amulets guaranteed the name of the deceased to survive for all eternity. ----------- Origin: Purchased by the current owner in Paris, in 2019. Origin: B.
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