Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic faience Amulet
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Ancient Egyptian faience amulet of Anubis, about 1.6 cm long and weighing 4 g, dating to 700–400 BC (Ptolemaic period), in used condition with signs of wear.
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Magnificent amulet of the god Anubis
- Anubis, the jackal-headed god, oversaw the embalming process. He also bore the epithet "lord of the hallowed ground," meaning protector of the necropolis. Anubis had a significant role in the judgment of the dead when he supervised the weighing of the heart for Osiris.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that A.A. Gallery, UK. After that: Jasper's Antiques Netherlands
Magnificent amulet of the god Anubis
- Anubis, the jackal-headed god, oversaw the embalming process. He also bore the epithet "lord of the hallowed ground," meaning protector of the necropolis. Anubis had a significant role in the judgment of the dead when he supervised the weighing of the heart for Osiris.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Private UK collection. Collected before 1970. After that A.A. Gallery, UK. After that: Jasper's Antiques Netherlands
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Ptolemaic
Metal
faience
Century/timeframe
700-400 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Total weight
4 g
Year acquired
2023
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Country of origin
Egypt
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
Egypt
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Length
1.6 cm
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