Selection of Egyptian New Kingdom Silver Fly Amulets

£ 265.00

A fine selection of ancient Egyptian silver amulets modelled in the form of a fly. Each piece is displayed with the wings open and incised detailing to the body and face. Item A is pierced once through the head horizontally, and B is pierced twice horizontally through the head, whilst item C features a small loop at the top for suspension. The reverse is unadorned.

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Date: Circa 1550-1070 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period
Condition: Good condition. Slight patination and scratches to the surface due to age.
£ 265.00
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The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside wrappings of mummified bodies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Amulets held different meanings, depending on their type and form. The symbolism related to the fly is uncertain, however, ancient Egyptians wore fly shaped amulets as a protection symbol against disease and misfortune. During the New Kingdom Period, a fly-shaped pendant called the golden fly (also known as the ‘Golden Fly of Valor’ or ‘The Order of the Golden Fly’) was honoured by the Pharaoh to the Egyptian military for persistence and valour in battles. In ancient Egypt, amulets were made out of a wide range of materials including faience, hardstone, lapis lazuli, carnelian, amethyst, jasper and metal. Among them, silver was considered the most precious for its rarity. Much of the metal during the time was imported from Western Asia, and items of silver were valued higher than those of gold until the New Kingdom.

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Reference: For a similar item, Brooklyn Museum, Item 14.641

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