Ancient Egyptian Faience Thoth Amulet Circa 664-332 BC (amulet), modern mount and necklace This faience amulet depicts the god Thoth, one of the most important deities in ancient Egyptian religion and mythology. Thoth is portrayed with the head of an ibis, a long-beaked bird associated with wisdom and knowledge. He is depicted striding forward with hands by his sides and fists clenched, exuding an aura of power and authority. In ancient Egyptian belief, Thoth was the god of wisdom, writing, and magic, playing a crucial role in maintaining cosmic order and facilitating communication between humans and the divine. He was revered as the patron deity of scribes, scholars, and magicians. Dimensions: 23mm x 5mm; weight 2g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960s Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.