EGYPTIAN FAIENCE PAPYRUS SCEPTRE AMULET
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.
A papyrus column amulet, known as Wadj sceptre, made of light blue glazed faience with a suspension hole. This amulet represents a rolled papyrus scroll and was used for protection, granting the deceased eternal youth in the afterlife. For similar see: Cf. Andrews, C., 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Pl. 81-83. Petrie, W.M. Flinders. 1914. Amulets. Pl. 12-13.
Size: 39mm x 10mm; Weight: 3g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
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Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.
A papyrus column amulet, known as Wadj sceptre, made of light blue glazed faience with a suspension hole. This amulet represents a rolled papyrus scroll and was used for protection, granting the deceased eternal youth in the afterlife. For similar see: Cf. Andrews, C., 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Pl. 81-83. Petrie, W.M. Flinders. 1914. Amulets. Pl. 12-13.
Size: 39mm x 10mm; Weight: 3g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
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