ANCIENT EGYPT. NEW KINGDOM SILVER FLY AMULET. 1250 B.C
A finely cast silver amulet in the form of a fly, a powerful symbol of tenacity, courage, and valor in ancient Egypt. They were gifted to soldiers who showed unwavering valor, their symbolism derived from the fly's refusal to be deterred. Detailed with incised wings and a segmented body, the amulet preserves a suspension loop for wear, suggesting its use as a mark of honor or magical protection. Amulets like this one were worn or buried with the deceased for protection and to invoke the aforementioned virtues in the afterlife.
DIMENSIONS:
18 X 12 MM . 1.65 GM
CONDITION:
NO REPAIRS. NO RESTORATION!
