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Genuine ancient Roman Egyptian faience amphora pendant, about 2000 years old
$ 73.92
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Description
Egyptian faience amphora pendant1-2 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