Egyptian Poppy Carnelian Amulet cosmeticvessel tapering curve and a T-shaped

tapering curve and a T-shaped head

often representing strength

creating a visually captivating design

is a superb example of Qingbai craftsmanship

Egyptian Poppy Carnelian Amulet cosmeticvessel tapering curve and a T-shapedThe 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