588 - Egyptian Emerald Hand Amulet on Gold Loop. Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C. Modelled as clenched fist with slender wrist, drilled for suspension with a coiled gold wire. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.70, for a discussion of fist amulets; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, item no.15.43.42. 2.00 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.).

Egyptian Emerald Hand Amulet on Gold Loop. Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C. Modelled as clenched fist with slender wrist, drilled for suspension with a coiled gold wire. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.70, for a discussion of fist amulets; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, item no.15.43.42. 2.00 grams, 22 mm (7/8 in.). From the collection of an American gentleman, London, UK, 1980s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.