Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Neith's Amulet - 36 mm
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Ancient Egyptian late-period faience amulet representing the goddess Neith in pale greenish turquoise, standing on a small pedestal with a pierced dorsal support and suspension hole, measuring 36 x 10 x 16 mm, in Excellent condition with original authenticity, dating to 664–332 BC, provenance from the private collection of Mr. M., London, acquired from a French auction house.
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Amulet representing the goddess Neith in pale turquoise faience. The goddess is depicted standing on a small pedestal, in a walking pose, arms along the body. She is backed against a dorsal pillar pierced by a suspension hole. Clad in a long form-fitting robe whose end is outlined by several horizontal lines at ankle level, she wears the red crown (deshret) of Lower Egypt, of which only part is preserved.
The cult of Neith is attested from the beginnings 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 canopic jars. Her amulet was intended to place its wearer under her protection while associating him with her warrior power and divine authority. Her main cult center was at Sais, in the Nile Delta. At Esna, she was also worshiped 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 BC
- Dimension: 36 x 10 x 16 mm
- Provenance: Private collection of Mr. M., London.
- Condition: Excellent overall condition, missing part of the crown; otherwise intact.
- Literature: Simon Connor and Federica Facchetti, Amuleti Dell'Antico Egitto, 2016, p. 126 and 127.
: Carol Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, 1994, p. 23, fig. 19b
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An Export License (only for countries outside the European Union).
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Amulet representing the goddess Neith in pale turquoise faience. The goddess is depicted standing on a small pedestal, in a walking pose, arms along the body. She is backed against a dorsal pillar pierced by a suspension hole. Clad in a long form-fitting robe whose end is outlined by several horizontal lines at ankle level, she wears the red crown (deshret) of Lower Egypt, of which only part is preserved.
The cult of Neith is attested from the beginnings 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 canopic jars. Her amulet was intended to place its wearer under her protection while associating him with her warrior power and divine authority. Her main cult center was at Sais, in the Nile Delta. At Esna, she was also worshiped 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 BC
- Dimension: 36 x 10 x 16 mm
- Provenance: Private collection of Mr. M., London.
- Condition: Excellent overall condition, missing part of the crown; otherwise intact.
- Literature: Simon Connor and Federica Facchetti, Amuleti Dell'Antico Egitto, 2016, p. 126 and 127.
: Carol Andrews, Amulets of Ancient Egypt, 1994, p. 23, fig. 19b
The piece includes:
- A sales invoice.
- An authenticity certificate.
- An Export License (only for countries outside the European Union).
Shipping: Secure and insured shipping
IMPORTANT: No shipments to the United States.
Obtaining export licenses provided by the Directorate of Cultural Heritage of Belgium for countries located outside the European Union can vary between 2 weeks and 2 months.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is 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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