Ancient Egyptian bitumen Amulet seal - 35 mm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Egyptian amulet seal in bitumen, dating to ca. 1200–800 BC, measuring 35 mm high by 25 cm wide and 12 mm deep, acquired in 1990 from a US private collection, authenticity original/official and in good condition, depicting a boat with two figures, an ankh and Ma’at's feather with an ibis bird symbolising wisdom and rebirth.
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This Egyptian seal likely represents a sacred journey in the afterlife. The boat with two figures symbolizes the soul’s passage under divine protection, while the feather represents truth and balance (Ma’at). The ankh sign in front of the seated figure is the symbol of eternal life, and the bird behind the boat is associated with rebirth and resurrection.
Ancient Egyptians managed to turn a tiny seal into an entire theology lesson. And for The bird top of the seal is (ibis bird). The ibis bird in ancient Egypt symbolized wisdom, writing, knowledge, and the god Thoth, who was associated with magic and learning. this Egyptian seal is belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1990 from another us collector that he achieved 1988..The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
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This Egyptian seal likely represents a sacred journey in the afterlife. The boat with two figures symbolizes the soul’s passage under divine protection, while the feather represents truth and balance (Ma’at). The ankh sign in front of the seated figure is the symbol of eternal life, and the bird behind the boat is associated with rebirth and resurrection.
Ancient Egyptians managed to turn a tiny seal into an entire theology lesson. And for The bird top of the seal is (ibis bird). The ibis bird in ancient Egypt symbolized wisdom, writing, knowledge, and the god Thoth, who was associated with magic and learning. this Egyptian seal is belongs to a us collector who buy I in 1990 from another us collector that he achieved 1988..The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.
Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
(1200-800)B.C
Name of object
Amulet seal
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1990
Material
bitumen
Country acquired from
United States
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
35 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1988
Width
25 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
Depth
12 mm
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.
