721 - Egyptian Faience Beads and Amulets. Late Period-Roman Period, 664 B.C.-323 A.D. Mixed group of beads, including two cat-shaped amulets, a hybrid dwarf with a ram's head, bird wings and tail, wearing a lunar crescent-and-disc headdress, large barrel-shaped bead, and others. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.37, fig. 33c, for a hybrid amulet of the same type. 47 grams total, 1-23 mm (1/8 - 7/8 in.). [No Reserve]

Egyptian Faience Beads and Amulets. Late Period-Roman Period, 664 B.C.-323 A.D. Mixed group of beads, including two cat-shaped amulets, a hybrid dwarf with a ram's head, bird wings and tail, wearing a lunar crescent-and-disc headdress, large barrel-shaped bead, and others. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.37, fig. 33c, for a hybrid amulet of the same type. 47 grams total, 1-23 mm (1/8 - 7/8 in.). [No Reserve] Ex 1990s collection. 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.