Small amulets
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Lot: 255
63rd tribal art auction with special part 'wunderkammer'Small amulets
Africa-Antiques, Egypt
| Provenance | Size | Starting price / estimated price |
|---|---|---|
| Roland Hartmann, St. Gallen, Switzerland | H: 0.8 inch - 1.4 inch | This object is not available anymore. |
stone ware, ten pieces, of different forms and colours (inter alia a small figure, a phallus, winged scarab beetles, small plates inscribed with hieroglyphics etc.), min. dam., slight traces of abrasion;
an amulet meaning "an object that protects a person from trouble", a close cousin of the talisman consists of any object intended to bring good luck and/or protection to its owner. Potential amulets include: gems, especially engraved gems, statues, coins, drawings, pendants, rings, plants, animals, etc.
