Lot Essay
Gold was considered a divine metal and was thought to be the flesh of the gods. In the afterlife it represented immortality, so its use at burial was to ensure resurrection and everlasting life.
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1069-664 B.C.
Details
AN EGYPTIAN GOLD FINGER GUARD FROM A MUMMY
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1069-664 B.C.
With nail and lines of knuckles indicated
2¾ in. (7 cm.) long
THIRD INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, 1069-664 B.C.
With nail and lines of knuckles indicated
2¾ in. (7 cm.) long
Provenance
Formerly in a French private collection, 1920s.
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