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A rare Predynastic carnelian 'Bull's head' pendant amulet.

£ 3000

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a rare predynastic carnelian 'bull's head' pendant amulet.

A rare Predynastic carnelian 'Bull's head' pendant amulet.

£ 3000

1.9 x 1.7 cm (0 ³/₄ x 0 ⁵/₈ inches)
Egypt, Predynastic period, Naqada culture
2nd half of the 4th millennium B.C.
 

A Predynastic carnelian amulet depicting a stylized bull's head. In a broadly abstract style depicted with downwards turned horns and rounded eyes. The back is pierced horizontally for stringing.

This amulet must have represented a magical or religious belief current in Naqada times. Together, with shell beads it was once used as a central pendant in a necklace. 

Ex Nefer Gallery, Zurich, 1993
Private collection since then

Galerie Nefer, Ancient Jewellery from the Near East and Egypt, Exhibition Catalogue, Spring 1993, p.49, 46B

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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