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Egyptian Amethyst Mandrake Amulet Group. New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C. A group of three amethyst amulet beads formed as mandrake fruit, each roughly semi-circular in shape with a lentoid-section body and notched arched edge to both faces; pierced for suspension. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 90(a). 3.93 grams total, 18-19 mm (7/8 in.) Mayfair collection, 1980s. Property of a London gentleman. [3]
londres, United Kingdom