Egyptian Carnelian Wedjat Eye Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 BC. A carved red carnelian amuletic left Eye of Horus bead with raised median band; pierced for suspension. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M., Amulets, London, 1994, pl.XXV, fig.138p. 0.53 grams, 11.17mm (1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired from the collection of a West London businessman, from a collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; formerly in a 1970s private collection. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Extremely fine condition.
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Late Period, 664-332 BC. A carved red carnelian amuletic left Eye of Horus bead with raised median band; pierced for suspension. Cf. Flinders Petrie, W.M., Amulets, London, 1994, pl.XXV, fig.138p. 0.53 grams, 11.17mm (1/2"). Property of a gentleman; acquired from the collection of a West London businessman, from a collection formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; formerly in a 1970s private collection. [No Reserve]
Condition Report: Extremely fine condition.