Lot #73 Ancient Egyptian Seven (7) Piece Lot of 6 Cat Amulets and One Scarab. Cat Amulets Are Highly Sought and Prized

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Ancient Egyptian Seven (7) Piece Lot of 6 Cat Amulets and One Scarab. Cat Amulets Are Highly Sought and Prized. Fine collection of 6 cat amulets (proving again and again some of those popular pieces to the antiquity collector) and one scarab ranging in size from 25mm to 8mm. Highlights include a sea green glazed faience amulet from the Late Dynastic Period of an upright seated cat with 8 much smaller cats (or kittens) carved beginning just under jaw line also seated and upright. A small 14K gold hoop has been added through the original bail of amulet 22 x 15mm. Collection also includes a slight taller seated upright in blue faience at 25mm. We note also a tiny, 8mm miniature royal blue glaze cat amulet from the Amarna Period (New Kingdom) with a faience bead affixed to verso clearly to be strung on a necklace. Finally the scarab on verso has an image of a seated cat. All in very fine condition. Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000
From the collection of Nancy and Earl Keefer.

Categories: Antiquities