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Pendant / Amulet with the Head of Bes

The Pendant / Amulet with the Head of Bes is in the shape of a small flat bust, with a slightly rounded bottom. At the level of the crown, it is pierced horizontally for a suspension string, which would have allowed the amulet to be worn as a necklace, for example.

CHF 3'800 Read More
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Statuette of a Wild Sheep or a Ram

This Statuette of a Wild Sheep or a Ram was carved from a thin stone pebble, which is still partially translucent, despite the current dark and worn appearance of the surface.

CHF 5'200 Read More
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Statuette of a Human-Headed Bull

This statuette represents a very popular mythological hybrid figure that was largely widespread in Near Eastern iconography from the Sumerian period.

CHF 9'200 Read More
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Amulet Representing An Udjat-Eye With A Royal Cartouche

This amulet, molded in a uniform, slightly friable pale blue frit, is carved on both sides and represents a left eye and a right eye in low relief. The hole for suspension was pierced horizontally, at the eye level.

CHF 3'100 Read More
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Amulet In The Shape Of A Papyrus

This amulet, pointed at its end, was modeled in the shape of a stylized papyrus stem. The suspension hole is located in the small semicircular tenon that surmounts the object.

CHF 1'300 Read More
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Necklace Bead in the shape of a Papyrus

Despite its miniature size and the hardness of the stone, this amulet is remarkable for its technical and artistic quality; the surface is perfectly polished.

CHF 2'000 Read More
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Anepigraphic Scarab

The scarab is placed on a flat, elliptical base; the bottom has no inscription. Characterized by stylized, though complete and accurate shapes, this beetle shows elegant features that indicate the details of the anatomy.

CHF 14'000 Read More
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Amulet of a standing Bes
CHF 2'700 Read More
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Amulet in the shape of a Frog

Made of faience and probably molded, this amulet represents a frog in stylized forms. The arched body has no indication of forelegs, while the hind legs are folded in a W-shape along the body, as if the animal was ready to spring.

CHF 2'100 Read More
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Reliquary Cross (Encolpion)

The cross, that can still be opened and closed, is composed of two bronze boxes with were molded and joined by hinges. A thick suspension ring enabled the encolpion to be worn as a pendant.

CHF 2'150 Read More