Sold2018Egyptian Amethyst Cowrie Shell AmuletEgyptian amethyst Cowrie shell amulet 2055 - 1650 BC. In the early Egyptian history these Cowrie shells (amulets) were worn by young girls to protect their fertility. Amethyst 10 x 8 x 5 mm No ReserveSee Sold Price
Sold2015Egyptian Cowroid Faience AmuletEgypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 to 20, ca. 1570 to 1070 BC. Cowrie shell-shaped amulet, serving a purpose similar to that of a scarab, made of faience, a type of glass paste, upper section nicely-incSee Sold Price
Sold2018Egyptian Steatite Amulet w/ Tutmosis III Cartouche**First Time At Auction** Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, ca. 1479 to 1425 BCE. A faience glazed steatite cowroid (cowrie-shell-shaped) with the royal cartouche of Tutmosis III. This was a fSee Sold Price
Sold2022Egyptian Cowrie Shell Scarab of Tuthmosis IIINew Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, 1504-1450 B.C. A cowrie shell scaraboid with cartouche for Tuthmosis III to base, flanked by a pair of uraei; pierced for suspension. 0.81 grams, 16 mm (5/8 in.). Ex LondonSee Sold Price
Sold2022Egyptian Amethyst Scarab AmuletMiddle Kingdom-Late Period, 2133-332 B.C. A small amethyst scarab amulet with stylised detailing to the carapace and legs; pierced for suspension. 0.47 grams, 9 mm (3/8 in.). Acquired 1990s. PropertySee Sold Price
Sold2021Egyptian Amethyst Lotus Amulet Pendant, c. 3rd CenturyTitle: Egyptian Amethyst Lotus Amulet Pendant, c. 3rd Century B.C. Date/Origin: Egypt, c. 3rd Century B.C. Materials: Amethyst Dimension: 1.7 cm L (including loop) - 11/16 inch Provenance: Provenance:See Sold Price
Sold2023Egyptian amethyst Bes Gold Amulet.Egyptian amethyst Bes Gold Amulet, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A beautiful amulet carved from amethyst depicting the Bes Two caps shaped from (equivalent to 22K+) his cap witSee Sold Price
Sold2022Egyptian Late Period Amethyst Scarab AmuletEgypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A gorgeous example of an insectile scarab amulet that is hand-carved from a fragment of amethyst and polished to a lustrous sheen. IncisedSee Sold Price
Sold2022Egyptian Two Cornelian Sea Shell Amulets, New KingdomTitle: Egyptian Two Cornelian Sea Shell Amulets, New Kingdom Date/Origin: Egypt, New Kingdom, c. 1550-1070 B.C. Description: Of red cornelian, realistically carved with all details, drilled for suspenSee Sold Price
Sold2015Tribal Hunting Hat, MaliTribal Hunting Hat. Mali. Of human hair, cowrie shells and horns, with attached amulet pouch containing small bones. Size: 17" x 12" x 12" (43 x 30 x 30 cm). Provenance: Private Virginia collection.See Sold Price
Sold2024EGYPTIAN STEATITE SEAL MOUNTED IN GOLD SETTING13th - 17th Dynasty, Ca. 1630-1539 BC . A steatite cowroid seal, glazed and mounted in gold, originally with ring with swivel. Base of seal inscribed. As the cowrie shell resembles female genitalia, tSee Sold Price
Sold2022African Keaka Double Figure AmuletAfrican Keaka Double Figure Amulet, Southwestern Cameroon, wood, leather, seed pods, cowrie shell, string and thread, h. 2 1/2 in., w. 2 1/4 in., d. 5/8 in.; with fitted metal stand, overall h. 3 3/4See Sold Price
Sold2020Papua New Guinea Mid Sepik Sawos Amulet MaskPapua New Guinea Mid Sepik Sawos Amulet Mask (Mid-20th Century)carved wood, natural pigments, cowrie shells depicting spirit figure with polychrome geometric pattern carved and painted on the face.See Sold Price
Sold2021Group of Banjara Amulets/Trappings, India, Mid 20th C.Group of Banjara Amulets/Trappings, India, Mid 20th C. Cotton, mirror-work, cowrie shells. Ranging in Size from: 53" (135 cm). Length to 8'' x 8'' (20 x 20 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection,See Sold Price
Sold2021Group of Banjara Amulets/Trappings, India, Mid 20th C.Group of Banjara Amulets/Trappings, India, Mid 20th C. Cotton, mirror-work, cowrie shells. Ranging in Size from: 6'' x 7'' (15 x 18 cm) to 11'' x 3'' (28 x 8 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate CollectionSee Sold Price
Sold2022Persian Ceremonial Vest And Carved Wooden HangerDESCRIPTION: Persian ceremonial garment decorated with a central silver amulet surrounded by silver discs, semi-precious stones, cowry shells, bells, and beads all woven into the fabric or hung from tSee Sold Price
Sold2022Egyptian Translucent Amethyst ScarabMiddle Kingdom, 2030-1650 B.C. A translucent amethyst scarab amulet with stylised detailing to carapace, uninscribed base; drilled for suspension. 3.92 grams, 18 mm (5/8 in.). Acquired 1979-1999. LondSee Sold Price
Sold2017A group of Egyptian Pre-dynastic shell beadsA group of Egyptian Pre-dynastic shell beads, c. 4000 – 3000 BC, and includes mainly cowrie and shell beads as well as three wide faience disk beads from a later period. Ex Los Angeles private colleSee Sold Price
Sold2023Egyptian Steatite Cowroid Bead w/ Hieroglyphs**Originally Listed At $300** 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 suspeSee Sold Price
Sold2023Egyptian Steatite Cowroid Bead w/ Sphinx**Originally Listed At $250** 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 suspeSee Sold Price
Sold2018Lot of 2 Egyptian Scarabs - Amethyst + Steatite**Originally Listed At $200** Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic period, ca. 712 to 332 BCE. A pair of scarab amulets: one made of white steatite, with hieroglyphs incised on its underside, and one made ofSee Sold Price
Sold2024Egyptian Steatite Bead, Cowrie, Uraeus, Nefer, Ankh**Originally Listed At $300** 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 suspeSee Sold Price
Sold20172 Strands Egyptian Beads2 Strands Egyptian Beads, Mixed Shell Beads, Bag Flint Chips, 3 Circular Stones, Bar Amulet Fragment, Bannerstone Fragment, Damaged PlummetSee Sold Price
Sold2024An Ancient Egyptian Agate Turtle AmuletThis exquisite ancient Egyptian amulet, sculpted from banded agate, takes the form of a turtle, an animal which symbolized longevity and protection due to its hard shell. The natural banding of the agSee Sold Price
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