An Egyptian Malachite Stamp Seal Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Objects of Everyday Use Many of the objects from

Many of the objects from this collection still retain the original numbers from this catalog

or in the sizes and proportions of the component units (Spence and Needler 1955

Minimal Art

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the tiny glass pendant features a face with protruding nose and wide mouth

An Egyptian Malachite Stamp Seal Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Objects of Everyday Use Many of the objects fromA seal amulet, by its very existence, guaranteed the survival of the deceased's name for all eternity. This concept is reinforced in this example by the use of malachite, as any hard stone has connotations of lasting for eternity. Condition: The amulet is intact and in excellent condition overall. Dimensions: Height: 1 2 inch (1. 27 cm) Provenance: Private Maryland collection of a diplomat, acquired while serving in Egypt between 1949 and 1956, and