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Double Amulet with Tit and Djed PillarCirca Saite Period, 664-525 BC
Description: Wonderful green glazed composition double amulet consisting of the Tit (Girdle of Isis) symbol conjoined to a Djed pillar. Attachment loop behind. Width: 0.85 in. (2.1 cm) Condition: Very nice glaze and detail. Small portion of the bottom left missing as shown. Provenance: Private New England collection of an Egyptian lady who emigrated to the US in 1956. Exhibited: Amarillo Art Center, Texas, October 9, 1974-November 3, 1974, as part of group of amulets (#21). Reference: See Amulets of Ancient Egypt by Carol Andrews, #49 and 84 for individual amuletic examples of these two symbols. Price: $ 450
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