Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art
A "Graeco-Egyptian" Haematite Magical Amulet, circa 3rd Century A.D.
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Lot Closed
July 7, 03:55 PM GMT
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
A "Graeco-Egyptian" Haematite Magical Amulet
circa 3rd Century A.D.
engraved on one side with radiate Chnoubis atop a womb and key within an ouroboros, and on the faceted back with the Greek inscription ΟΡΩΡ/IΟΥΘ within another inscription.
1.3 by 1.2 cm.
Bertrand Thierry de Crussol des Epesse (1952-), France (Hôtel Drouot, Paris, Binoche et Giquello, April 2nd, 2014, no. 137, illus.)
acquired by the present owner at the above sale
Published
Thierry de Crussol des Epesse, "Le sang et les intailles gynécologiques gréco-égyptiennes", Res Orientales, vol. 14, 2002, pp. 275-282, fig. 2