Lot 887
Two ancient Egyptian amulets from carnelian, depicting a cicada and the deity Nehebkau, 18th Dynasty, 16th–14th centuries B.C.
Works of Art, Antiquities & Ancient Art | A109kua | Live auction | 1190 Lots
Description
1) Miniature of the serpent-headed god Nehebkau, his hands brought together in front of the upper body with arms bent. A handle at the back for wearing the amulet. Intact. Height 2.3 cm. 2) Amulet in the shape of a cicada, the body longitudinally striped, the wings spread to the sides. The eyes in the head indicated by the ends of a perforation for suspension. Intact. Length 1.5 cm. CULTURAL ASSET!Provenance: From a private collection in eastern Germany (estate in the Berlin area), acquired in 2013 and 2014 from a gallery in Oberhausen, Germany. Previously in a private German collection.
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