Treasures of Time: A Collection of Antiquities, Islamic & Chinese Art

CHALCEDONY AGATE AMULET OF A SEATED DUCK, ACHAEMENID PERIOD, PROBABLY 500-600 B.C.

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Start price: £500

Estimated price: £600 - £800

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A chalcedony agate amulet depicting a seated duck, dating probably to the Achaemenid Period, circa 500-600 B.C. Showcases detailing in the duck’s feathers and form. Amulets like this were prized in the ancient world for their protective qualities and symbolic significance.

L: 2.7cm