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Background: There is some conjecture that these glass vessels were actually early Christian amulets taken as relics and/or souvenirs from holy areas
and decorative lines carved at the shoulder
Because it was prohibitively expensive for most families to bury the dead with actual lacquer vessels
with a shallow rim and nice patina throughout
Past Exhibitions
An Egyptian Malachite Stamp Seal Amulet, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BCE Objects of Everyday Use Background: There is some conjectureA 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
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