Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Neith's Amulet - 36 mm
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Amulet of Neith, an Ancient Egyptian faience piece from the Late Period (664–332 BC), depicting the goddess Neith standing on a base with a pierced dorsal pillar, in pale turquoise glaze, measuring 36 x 10 x 16 mm, in Excellent condition with a missing part of the crown, from a private collection in London and acquired from an auction house in 2020, authenticity original.
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Amulet representing the goddess Neith in pale turquoise faience. The goddess is depicted standing on a small base, in a walking stance, arms along the body. She is backed against a dorsal shaft pierced by a suspension hole. Dressed in a long form-fitting robe whose end is highlighted by several horizontal lines at the ankles, she wears the red crown (deshret) of Lower Egypt, of which only a portion is preserved.
The cult of Neith is attested from the early days of pharaonic history, making her one of the major deities of ancient Egypt. Associated with the protection of the deceased in the afterlife, she figures among the four protective goddesses of the canopic vases. Her amulet served to place its wearer under her protection while associating him with her warlike power and divine authority. Her main cult center was at Saïs, in the Nile Delta. At Esna, she was also venerated as the mother of the gods and more particularly as the mother of Sobek. This tradition explains some rarer representations of the goddess nursing two young crocodiles, one at each breast.
- Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 B.C.
- Dimensions: 36 x 10 x 16 mm
- Provenance: Private collection of Mr. M., London.
- Condition: Excellent overall, a portion of the crown missing; otherwise intact.
- Literature: Simon Connor and Federica Facchetti, Amuleti Dell'Antico Egitto, 2016, pp. 126 and 127.
: Carol Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, 1994, p. 23, fig. 19b
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- An authenticity certificate.
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Amulet representing the goddess Neith in pale turquoise faience. The goddess is depicted standing on a small base, in a walking stance, arms along the body. She is backed against a dorsal shaft pierced by a suspension hole. Dressed in a long form-fitting robe whose end is highlighted by several horizontal lines at the ankles, she wears the red crown (deshret) of Lower Egypt, of which only a portion is preserved.
The cult of Neith is attested from the early days of pharaonic history, making her one of the major deities of ancient Egypt. Associated with the protection of the deceased in the afterlife, she figures among the four protective goddesses of the canopic vases. Her amulet served to place its wearer under her protection while associating him with her warlike power and divine authority. Her main cult center was at Saïs, in the Nile Delta. At Esna, she was also venerated as the mother of the gods and more particularly as the mother of Sobek. This tradition explains some rarer representations of the goddess nursing two young crocodiles, one at each breast.
- Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 B.C.
- Dimensions: 36 x 10 x 16 mm
- Provenance: Private collection of Mr. M., London.
- Condition: Excellent overall, a portion of the crown missing; otherwise intact.
- Literature: Simon Connor and Federica Facchetti, Amuleti Dell'Antico Egitto, 2016, pp. 126 and 127.
: Carol Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, 1994, p. 23, fig. 19b
The item includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An export license (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipment
IMPORTANT: No shipments to the United States.
The obtaining of export licenses provided by the Belgian Directorate of Cultural Heritage for countries outside the European Union may vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are organized.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
664 - 332 av. J.C.
Name of object
Neith's Amulet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2020
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
36 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
10 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
16 mm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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