ANCIENT EGYPT. NEW KINGDOM SILVER FLY AMULET. 1250 B.C
An exceptionally rare and finely cast silver amulet in the form of a fly, a powerful symbol of tenacity, courage, and valor in ancient Egypt. Detailed with incised wings and segmented body, the amulet preserves a suspension loop for wear, suggesting its use as a mark of honor or magical protection.
Fly amulets were famously awarded by the pharaoh, especially during the 18th Dynasty, to soldiers and officials who demonstrated exceptional bravery in battle. While most surviving examples are in gold or faience, silver versions are extremely scarce, possibly reserved for elite ritual contexts or specific regions.
In Egyptian thought, the fly - an insect known for its persistence and survival- became an emblem of warriors who would not retreat. It also held apotropaic value, warding off decay and demonic interference, particularly in funerary settings.
DIMENSIONS:
21 X 14 MM . 2.14GM
CONDITION:
NO REPAIRS. NO RESTORATION!
