Egyptian Steatite Cowroid Bead w/ Uraeus, Nefer, Ankh
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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th to 20th Dynasty, ca. 1550 to 1070 BCE. A hand-carved steatite bead in the form of a cowrie snail shell, hence the name "cowroid". A suspension hole is drilled lengthwise through the body while the bottom displays a series of 5 hieroglyphs - 2 abstract uraeus cobras, 2 heart-and-windpipe glyphs known as "nefer", and a central ankh - all above a broad set of wings that flank a sun disc. Size: 0.61" L x 0.48" W x 0.24" H (1.5 cm x 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm)
Provenance: ex-private Santa Barbara, California, USA collection; ex-Charles Craig collection, before 2000
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#179666
Provenance: ex-private Santa Barbara, California, USA collection; ex-Charles Craig collection, before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#179666
Condition
Minor abrasions and light staining to some surfaces, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to hieroglyphs along underside.
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Egyptian Steatite Cowroid Bead w/ Uraeus, Nefer, Ankh
Estimate $400 - $600
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