An Egyptian Faience Seal Amulet of a Turtle

GBP 750.00

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Object Description

A rare, Egyptian, faience amulet of a turtle. The amulet features a deeply moulded, curved back, highlighting the animal’s shell. The head protrudes and is marked with incised circles to indicate the eyes, to either side of the head. The animal’s feet sit to the front and back, underneath it’s shell. Linear markings indicate the toes. The amulet is pierced longitudinally for suspension.

Date: Circa 1400 – 322 BC
Period: New Kingdom to Late Period

Object History

Ex Mustaki collection and Charles Ede Gallery, 1990’s

Object Condition

Very fine. Exceptionally rare example.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.0 x H:1.2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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