Celtic Spearhead
Timeless are pleased to offer a delicate Celtic Socketed Spearhead, dating from the third to first century B.C.E.
This hand-forged iron spearhead displays a long round-section socket and leaf-shaped blade typical of the Iron Age. It was discovered in Suffolk, UK.
Provenance
Acquired by Timeless in 2018, formally part of a private collection formed before the 1970s.
Egyptian Yellow Fly Amulet
Timeless are pleased to offer this intricately carved Egyptian fly amulet, dating from the New Kindom, 1550–1070 B.C.E.
The Egyptians, in all their kingdoms, were lovers of the amulet, which they believed to provide protection, promote well-being, and bring good fortune.
Amulets were placed under and in their houses, set up in their tombs and temples, tucked into the wrappings of their mummified dead, or like this particular piece, worn on the body as a charm. Of the hundreds of known amulet types, the New Kingdom saw an increase in the number of animal amulets produced including the fly amulet (known as ofef) – which were thought to bestow tenacity and strength on the owner.
This beautiful 3000yr old amulet is finely carved in hardstone, and measures 13mm along its length.
Provenance
Acquired by Timeless on the UK antiquities market, 2018. Previously forming part of an early 20th century collection.