Nr. 103818423

Altägyptisch Fayence Halskette mit Gott-Amuletten. 60 cm lang. Späte Periode, 664–332 v. Chr.
Nr. 103818423

Altägyptisch Fayence Halskette mit Gott-Amuletten. 60 cm lang. Späte Periode, 664–332 v. Chr.
Necklace with god amulets: Anubis, Pateco, Thoth, Horus eye, Shu, Taweret, Horus, Harpocrates, Min, Isis, Neftis.
- very nice colors -
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Blue glass for the amulers, faience and gilded glass for the beads.
60 cm long, 3,2 cm height the amulets
Condition: Good state, see photos.
Provenance: Ex. Private collection, Wien, Austria, 1960.
Egyptian necklaces with amulets of gods were ornamental and protective pieces that reflected the deep spirituality and symbolism of ancient Egyptian culture. These necklaces not only served as ornaments, but also fulfilled a magical and religious function, acting as talismans for protection, well-being and connection with the divine.
Necklaces were usually made of faience beads, glass, semi-precious stones such as turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian, and precious metals such as gold and silver. The amulets of gods were the central element of these pieces, representing specific divinities in stylized forms and loaded with meaning.
The amulets on the necklaces were carefully selected according to the wearer's needs, such as invoking fertility, protecting against disease or guaranteeing success in the afterlife. In funerary contexts, these necklaces accompanied the deceased as symbols of divine protection on their journey to the afterlife.
In everyday life, these necklaces were not only for the elite. While the more precious materials were accessible to the upper classes, simpler versions, made of faience, were also worn by ordinary people as an expression of faith and spiritual connection.
Egyptian necklaces with amulets of gods synthesize the aesthetics and devotion of ancient Egypt, encapsulating in a tangible object the intimate relationship between humans and the sacred.
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