Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience White Crown Amulet
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Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Egypt, glazed faience White Crown amulet, also called hedjet (White One) or wrt (weret).
Tall conical shape with bulbous top and carefully delineated ear-flaps, complete with a side loop for suspension.
The White Crown of pharaonic Upper Egypt was worn only by the Pharaoh and certain deities. After the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt it was combined with the Red Crown (Deshret) to from the double crown of Egypt (Pschent).
Amulets in this shape were worn or placed on mummies to imbue the aura of power and authority from the Pharaoh or deities.
Length: ± 29 mm
Condition: very fine condition, appealing glazing, some signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Ref: Carol Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London: British Museum Press (1994) p. 75
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
The White Crown symbolizes power and authority. The amulet, crafted in glazed faience is a testament to the exceptional artistry of its time. Its significance lies in its ability to bestow luck upon its wearer, making it not only an object of beauty but also a cherished lucky charm.
Although it is known as the White Crown, yet all the amulets in its shape tend to be green.
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*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Ancient Egypt, glazed faience White Crown amulet, also called hedjet (White One) or wrt (weret).
Tall conical shape with bulbous top and carefully delineated ear-flaps, complete with a side loop for suspension.
The White Crown of pharaonic Upper Egypt was worn only by the Pharaoh and certain deities. After the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt it was combined with the Red Crown (Deshret) to from the double crown of Egypt (Pschent).
Amulets in this shape were worn or placed on mummies to imbue the aura of power and authority from the Pharaoh or deities.
Length: ± 29 mm
Condition: very fine condition, appealing glazing, some signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.
Ref: Carol Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London: British Museum Press (1994) p. 75
Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).
The White Crown symbolizes power and authority. The amulet, crafted in glazed faience is a testament to the exceptional artistry of its time. Its significance lies in its ability to bestow luck upon its wearer, making it not only an object of beauty but also a cherished lucky charm.
Although it is known as the White Crown, yet all the amulets in its shape tend to be green.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* MARGIN SCHEME: All our sales are subject to the margin scheme; therefore, no VAT is charged or shown on our invoices.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/ Timeframe
664-332 BC
Name of object
White Crown Amulet
Acquired from
Antique market
Year acquired
2024
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Previous owner - year acquired
2024
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
