An Egyptian Malachite Stamp Seal Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Objects of Everyday Use lapis and carnelian beads

lapis and carnelian beads

acquired between the 1920s to early 1940s

Sold to William Royall Tyler (1910-2003) on March 21

Includes pictured metal stand

An Egyptian Malachite Stamp Seal Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Objects of Everyday Use lapis and carnelian beadsA seal amulet, by its very existence, guaranteed the survival of the deceased's name for all eternity. This concept is reinforced in this example by the use of malachite, as any hard stone has connotations of lasting for eternity. Condition: The amulet is intact and in excellent condition overall. Dimensions: Height: 1 2 inch (1. 27 cm) Provenance: Private Maryland collection of a diplomat, acquired while serving in Egypt between 1949 and 1956, and