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E70 |
Egyptian stone wine amphora amulet |
£80 |
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A black stone amulet in the form of a wine vessel. This type of amulet is recorded in various shapes and was usually placed on the throat of a mummy. It is logical to assume that the positioning and shape of the amulet implied the provision of drink in the afterlife. Egypt, Ptolemaic or Roman periods, 4th Century BC - 3rd Century AD Base chipped, clean repair to lower body. Size: 3 x 0.8 cms Ex. private collection, Cornwall, UK. Antiquities |Books |Ordering |Postage |Contact us |Email |Links |Shopping cart |Mailing list |Home
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