Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE WADJ AMULET

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE WADJ AMULET - Late Period, Ca. 664 - 30 BC.An Egyptian Wadj amulet of a papyrus column, comprising of a long cylindrical body that is pointed on the bottom. It has flat shoulders and a circular hoop on the top. For similar see: Cf. Andrews, C., 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. Pl. 81-83. Petrie, W.M. Flinders. 1914. Amulets. Pl. 12-13.Size: 38mm x 10mm; Weight: 3gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.