Ancient Egyptian Silver Amulet - 1.1 cm
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Ancient Egyptian silver amulet in the shape of a head from the New Kingdom, measuring 1.1 cm by 1 cm and weighing 0.67 g, good condition, provenance Ex UK Collection from the 1920s–1940s, acquired in 2025 from the United Kingdom, authenticity original/official.
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A fine Ancient Egyptian silver amulet fashioned in the shape of a head. The head is hemispherical in shape, tapering from a flat, horizontal top. Two bovine ears extend horizontally, detailed with pointed tips and a small groove. The facial features are delicately rendered, with careful indentations portraying the eyes, nose and mouth. At the chin, a rectangular protrusion is engraved with two vertical channels, portraying a neck. A ridged suspension loop features at the top. The reverse is flat and unadorned. Wear and tarnishing to the surface, consistent with age.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Hathor head amulets were popular from the New Kingdom to the Greco-Roman period. Hathor, the goddess of love and protector of the dead, is shown as a woman with the ears of a cow, wearing a distinctive, heavy wig with the ends coiled into spirals.
Measurements: L 1.1cm x W 1cm
Weight: 0.67g
Provenance: Ex UK Collection 1920s-1940s.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
A fine Ancient Egyptian silver amulet fashioned in the shape of a head. The head is hemispherical in shape, tapering from a flat, horizontal top. Two bovine ears extend horizontally, detailed with pointed tips and a small groove. The facial features are delicately rendered, with careful indentations portraying the eyes, nose and mouth. At the chin, a rectangular protrusion is engraved with two vertical channels, portraying a neck. A ridged suspension loop features at the top. The reverse is flat and unadorned. Wear and tarnishing to the surface, consistent with age.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Hathor head amulets were popular from the New Kingdom to the Greco-Roman period. Hathor, the goddess of love and protector of the dead, is shown as a woman with the ears of a cow, wearing a distinctive, heavy wig with the ends coiled into spirals.
Measurements: L 1.1cm x W 1cm
Weight: 0.67g
Provenance: Ex UK Collection 1920s-1940s.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as an analysis of metals(XRF-test) have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
New Kingdom
Name of object
Amulet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
1.1 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1920
Width
1 cm
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
