Occult Literature
Egyptian Talismans: Ankhs and Deity Figures
Three ankh forms open a numbered arrangement that also includes a long sistrum, small standing deity figures and simple geometric pendants. The caption identifies Egyptian talismans and the signature names William Thomas Pavitt. Dark outlines and restrained shading keep the individual objects legible against the pale page. The plate forms the first of several Egyptian comparisons in The Book of Talismans.
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William Thomas Pavitt (signed illustration). "Egyptian Talismans: Ankhs and Deity Figures" [editorial title]. In The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems, William Thomas and Kate Pavitt. Second and revised edition, 1922, 1922, William Rider & Son, Ltd.. Source scan leaf 93. Lumitheca. /gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0074-0092
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William Thomas Pavitt (signed illustration). Egyptian Talismans: Ankhs and Deity Figures. The Book of Talismans, Amulets and Zodiacal Gems. Scan leaf 93. Lumitheca. https://lumitheca.com/gallery/image/gallery-20261108-0074-0092