EGYPTIAN LAPIS LAZULI LOTUS AMULET
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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 .
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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EGYPTIAN LAPIS LAZULI LOTUS AMULET
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