EGYPTIAN FAIENCE WEDJAT EYE AMULET IN GOLD PENDANT

Third Intermediate Period to Late Period, ca. 1069 - 332 BC. A blue faience wedjat eye amulet with black details marking the eyebrow and circular pupil. Set in a hallmarked 18K gold pendant mount, the amulet is enclosed by a close-fitting frame with a broad backing plate. Two gold loops are attached at the upper corners for suspension. For similar see: National Museums Liverpool, Accession number M14398c. Size: 36mm x 24mm; Weight: 7.9g Provenance: UK private collection; London market; ex Oxford collection, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£800

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