Egyptian inscribed cowroid (ka).
A cowroid (or cauroid) once glazed blue or green, now white, an ancient Egyptian seal-amulet that imitates the cowrie shell. Longitudinally pierced.
| Format: | Physical Object |
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| Language: | Egyptian |
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| Summary: | A cowroid (or cauroid) once glazed blue or green, now white, an ancient Egyptian seal-amulet that imitates the cowrie shell. Longitudinally pierced. |
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| Item Description: | Title from antiquarian seller. Plain back; Ka symbol flanked by papyrus scepters and ankhs inscription on flat base. |
| Physical Description: | 1 amulet : steatite ; 14 x 9 x 7 mm |