Egyptian Poppy Carnelian Amulet cosmeticvessel is a superb example of

is a superb example of Qingbai craftsmanship

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while scarifications on the face reference traditional medicinal practices for protection

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Egyptian Poppy Carnelian Amulet cosmeticvessel is a superb example ofThe New Kingdom of Egypt, c. 1550 1069 BC, Egypt. Exceptional, small sized poppy seed head shaped amulet, finely carved out of carnelian stone. Fascinating amulet features red to orange hues and are pierced for suspension. Poppy amulets were commonly made from carnelian, jasper or red faience, to imitate the colour of the real flower. Poppy amulets are generally associated with resurrection, although their precise meaning remains unknown. In ancient