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Description : Egptian Amulet of a Lotus Flower New Kingdom, C. 1550-1070 BC. A highly detailed Egyptian Lapis Lazuli amulet in the form of a lotus flower, surmounted with a suspension hole. The lotus amulet was created as protection for the living and the deceased. To the living, the lotus symbol gave young women the ability to be fertile. The lotus was also used heavily in ancient Egyptian medicine and became a symbol for health, wellbeing and good luck. Even participating in one of the many creation myths where the lotus acted as a chalice bearing birth to the creator. The lotus symbolised the sun, creation, rebirth and was also a sign of upper Egypt. To the deceased, the lotus warned off evil and protection the deceased against evil wishing to destroy the mummy. - 21mm,2.2gr - ca.1550-1070BC - Property of a British collector, acquired in the 1980s. - All items come with Free International postage, accompanied by a signed Certificate of Authenticity .
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About the lot N° 310 Title : Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Lotus Amulet, Period : 1550 Apollo Art Auctions, auctioneerIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Ancient Art, Coins and Antiquities Sale date : 17 Mar 2019It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale