ROMANO-EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF SHU IN GOLD PENDANT

Ca. 30 BC - AD 200. A blue faience amulet of Shu kneeling on an integral base, with both arms raised to support the solar disc above his head in his characteristic role as bearer of the sky. Set in a hallmarked 18K gold pendant mount, the amulet is secured between two narrow gold rails extending along the back, each terminating above in a suspension loop. Size: 33mm x 20mm; Weight: 11g 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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