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Genuine ancient Roman Egyptian faience amphora pendant, about 2000 years old

$ 73.92

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Material: Glass
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Egypt
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Color: Multi-Color

    Description

    Egyptian faience amphora pendant
    1-2 century AD
    Turquoise
    Egyptian faience amulet in a form of amphora. Popular amulet during Roman period, it was believed that it has protective properties.
    Good condition, intact.
    H. 20 mm, D. 8 mm.
    For similar published amulets in museum collections see:
    -Yale University Art Gallery,
    Accession Number: 1938.4289, Syrian, Dura-Europos
    - Alexeeva E.M. Antichniye busi severnogo prichernomoriya, Academy of Science, Moscow, 1978, table 11, 42-44