especially in desert areas where larger animals are rare
This is a digital download of the original 28-page catalog
with traces of original white slip remaining
This elegant cosmetic vessel is made of blue-green faience and consists of two joined kohl jars modeled in the shape of stylized Nile water vases
framed in a crescent emerging from a lion mask at the base of the figure and terminating in a pair of caprid heads with ribbed collars
A pair of Egyptian Carnelian Ball Bead earrings, Middle Kingdom, ca. 2141 - 2122 BCE Amulets - Protection especially in desert areas whereHand carved by the ancient Egyptians, these bright orange carnelian ball beads create a lovely pair of drop earrings with 14 karat white gold posts, featuring an open circle design set with eighteen 0. 005 ct. round white diamonds (I1 clarity G, H color; 0. 18CTTW pair). Carnelian was one of the six most prized semi precious stones by the ancient Egyptians. It is endowed with the magical properties of power, courage, healing, and protection. Medium: