Two Diorite Poppy Bead Amulets

Culture: Egyptian

Period: Late Period, 664-332 B.C.

Material: Diorite

Dimensions: each 1.7 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 1299

Provenance: Collection Ezeldeen Taha Eldarir, acquired on 15 May 1930 from Salahaddin Sirmali in Cairo and then brought to the USA.

Condition: Intact

Description: Two small diorite amulets in form of a cornflower with a broad flower head and jagged petals. The stem pierced for suspension. Since the New Kingdom cornflowers were worn as symbols for regeneration on necklaces or individually as an amulet.