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#565 Egyptian necromancy necklace (350 A.D.) made with carved ancient God and jackal shaped burial stones taken from the bodies of Egyptian mummies
(The above is the description as printed in the catalog.)
The figures are not carved, but fired clay amulets, also known as faience. The small beads are turquoise. The center carving of a deity measures 1 5/6 x 5/8 inch Side figures of jackals have damage to ears and some are missing. Necklace measures 32 inches long.
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