Egypt: Ancient Egyptian Amulet: Carnelian Fish
Ancient Egyptian amulet: fish.
Egypt.
Middle Kingdom.
Carnelian (broken and reattached).
32 x 18 x 10.5 mm.
The theme refers to the sun, daylight, and resurrection.
The fish amulet was believed to grant the wearer good fortune in not falling into the water and, consequently, to give them the fish's ability to move in water. The fish that appears to have inspired these amulets is the batensoda (Synodontus batensoda).
Its first recorded mention is in the Westcar Papyrus.
For an amulet with strong similarities: Royal Ontario Museum (978X43.2).
- Private collection, Paris.
Egypt.
Middle Kingdom.
Carnelian (broken and reattached).
32 x 18 x 10.5 mm.
The theme refers to the sun, daylight, and resurrection.
The fish amulet was believed to grant the wearer good fortune in not falling into the water and, consequently, to give them the fish's ability to move in water. The fish that appears to have inspired these amulets is the batensoda (Synodontus batensoda).
Its first recorded mention is in the Westcar Papyrus.
For an amulet with strong similarities: Royal Ontario Museum (978X43.2).
- Private collection, Paris.
650 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Rome and Antic Greece
Condition: Good condition
Material: Semi precious stone
Reference (ID): 1719923
Availability: In stock
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