The identification of an amulet unique to private burials of the Late Dynastic and Graeco-Roman Period
He became the high priest of Ptah in Memphis in the year 65/66 of the reign of Ramsses II and continued to serve under his uncle Merenptah
Dimensions: Length: 6 1/4 inches (15
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symmetrical scarab with refined proportions and a surface that still gleams after more than three thousand years
A fine silver Chimu-Inca Pendant<br><em> ca. 1300 - 1450 CE</em> Seals - Cylinder The identification of an amuletMolded in repousse from hammered sheets of silver, this pendant features a human avian head. The bird man motif is seen throughout ancient Peru; common attributes include large ovoid eyes, a beak like nose, and a protruding headdress that mimics an avian crest, as can be seen in this example. A small elongated suspension loop at the top of the headdress indicates this piece was strung for wearing. In ancient Peru, gold, silver, weavings, and seashells