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887 - Two ancient Egyptian amulets made of carnelian, depicting a cicada and the deity Nehebkau, 18th Dynasty, 16th–14th centuries B.C.
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Two ancient Egyptian amulets made of carnelian, depicting a cicada and the deity Nehebkau, 18th Dynasty, 16th–14th centuries B.C. 1) Miniature of the snake-headed god Nehebkau, with his bent arms brought together in front of his torso. A loop on the back for carrying the amulet. Intact. Height 2.3 cm. 2) Amulet in the shape of a cicada, with a body bearing longitudinal stripes and wings spread out to the sides. The eyes on the head are symbolized by the ends of a perforation used for wearing. Intact. Length 1.5 cm. CULTURAL HERITAGE! Provenance: Private collection in eastern Germany (estate in the Berlin area), acquired in 2013 and 2014 from a gallery in Oberhausen, Germany. Previously in a German private collection. Condition: I
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