Ancient Egyptian Faience Figure of Sekhmet
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Ancient Egyptian faience figure of Sekhmet seated on a throne, 4.9 cm long, dating to circa 1200 B.C., in repaired condition with display stand included.
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Description from the seller
The lioness headed deity seated on a throne, wearing long tight fitting dress, a tripartite wig, the feather of Ma’at resting on her lap. Exquisite details.
Sekhmet means "The Mighty One," and she was one of the most powerful of the gods and goddesses. She was the goddess who meted out divine punishment to the enemies of the gods and of the pharaoh. In this capacity she was called the "Eye of Ra." She also accompanied the pharaoh into battle, launching fiery arrows into battle ahead of him. Sekhmet could also send plagues and disease against her enemies, but was sometimes invoked to avoid plague and cure disease.
Size: 4.9 cm L (including loop) - 1 7/8 inch
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, c. 1200 B.C.
Condition: Repaired
Display stand included
Provenance: British private collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
The lioness headed deity seated on a throne, wearing long tight fitting dress, a tripartite wig, the feather of Ma’at resting on her lap. Exquisite details.
Sekhmet means "The Mighty One," and she was one of the most powerful of the gods and goddesses. She was the goddess who meted out divine punishment to the enemies of the gods and of the pharaoh. In this capacity she was called the "Eye of Ra." She also accompanied the pharaoh into battle, launching fiery arrows into battle ahead of him. Sekhmet could also send plagues and disease against her enemies, but was sometimes invoked to avoid plague and cure disease.
Size: 4.9 cm L (including loop) - 1 7/8 inch
Material: Faience
Culture: Egypt, c. 1200 B.C.
Condition: Repaired
Display stand included
Provenance: British private collection, prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Egypt, c. 1200 B.C.
Name of object
Figure of Sekhmet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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