Lot Essay
Cf. C. Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, The British Museum, London, 1994, pl. 46f for the type.
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THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1069-945 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN TURQUOISE GLAZED COMPOSITION EYE OF HORUS PLAQUE
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1069-945 B.C.
The openwork plaque with square double-ribbed frame surrounding the eye, drop and uncurling spiral below, details in black glaze, mounted in wood frame
1½ in. (4 cm.) square
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1069-945 B.C.
The openwork plaque with square double-ribbed frame surrounding the eye, drop and uncurling spiral below, details in black glaze, mounted in wood frame
1½ in. (4 cm.) square
Provenance
Given as a gift to the directors of Tessiers, jewellers of Bond Street, London, circa 1924, by Howard Carter on a visit to the shop with Lord Canarvon, both of whom were long-standing clients of the company; and thence by descent to the present owners.
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