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Egyptian Hardstone Double Plume Amulet
Egyptian Hardstone Double Plume Amulet
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Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Carved with integral loop to the reverse; old inked collector's reference 'ES716'. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.81(c). 2.58 grams, 27 mm (1 1/8 in.).

with Hotel des Ventes, Drouot, Paris, France. From the collection of Mr H. Naudy, Paris, France. Acquired at between 2004-2010. Property of a French collector.

This ancient amulet represents two ostrich feathers or shuty. Interestingly, these feathers were also present on the Atef crown of Osiris, the god of the afterlife and the dead. This suggests the amulet was believed to imbue the wearer with Osiris' divine power and protection.
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Egyptian Hardstone Double Plume Amulet

Estimate £250 - £350
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Starting Price £220
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