Ancient Egypt, Late Period Faience Ibis amulet
03
days
16
hours
56
minutes
28
seconds
Current bid
€ 15
Reserve price not met
Expert
Selected by Peter Reynaers
Has nearly 30 years’ experience and moderated multiple online art research groups.
Estimate € 550 - € 700
 | €15 |
|---|
Catawiki Buyer Protection
Your payment’s safe with us until you receive your object.View details
Trustpilot 4.4 | 139556 reviews
Rated Excellent on Trustpilot.
A very good faience Ibis amulet from Ancient Egypt (Late Period, ca. 664–332 BC), depicting the god Thoth in ibis form, measuring 2.3 cm wide by 1.5 cm high, with a perforated suspension loop.
AI-assisted summary
Description from the seller
An ancient Egyptian faience amulet depicting an ibis, an animal associated with the god Thoth. The bird is shown recumbent, with its legs folded beneath the body and incorporated into the amulet’s integral plinth. The elongated neck curves gracefully forward, terminating in a small head with a long, crescent-shaped beak. The bird’s curved neck and beak are supported by the Ma’at feather,. A small perforated suspension loop is preserved at the top.
Thoth, frequently represented in the form of an ibis, played an important role in the judgment of the dead. In Book of the Dead he records the result of the weighing of the deceased’s heart. Thoth is consequently often depicted in association with the goddess Ma'at, whose feather served as the counterweight against which the purity of the heart was measured. Amulets depicting the ibis were therefore intended to provide protection for the deceased, helping to ensure a favourable outcome before the court of the dead.
Dimensions: 2,3 cm wide x 1,5 cm high
Provenance: Dutch Private Collection, Ex Gorny & Mosch. Dr. Hans Halter, Swiss collection before 1966. In EU collection since 2006.
Published: Gorny and Mosch Catalogue auction 316, page 2.
Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
An ancient Egyptian faience amulet depicting an ibis, an animal associated with the god Thoth. The bird is shown recumbent, with its legs folded beneath the body and incorporated into the amulet’s integral plinth. The elongated neck curves gracefully forward, terminating in a small head with a long, crescent-shaped beak. The bird’s curved neck and beak are supported by the Ma’at feather,. A small perforated suspension loop is preserved at the top.
Thoth, frequently represented in the form of an ibis, played an important role in the judgment of the dead. In Book of the Dead he records the result of the weighing of the deceased’s heart. Thoth is consequently often depicted in association with the goddess Ma'at, whose feather served as the counterweight against which the purity of the heart was measured. Amulets depicting the ibis were therefore intended to provide protection for the deceased, helping to ensure a favourable outcome before the court of the dead.
Dimensions: 2,3 cm wide x 1,5 cm high
Provenance: Dutch Private Collection, Ex Gorny & Mosch. Dr. Hans Halter, Swiss collection before 1966. In EU collection since 2006.
Published: Gorny and Mosch Catalogue auction 316, page 2.
Shipping:
- Tracked and insured shipping.
- Extra safe packaging. If necessary double boxed.
- Shipping within 3 workdays after auction and payment.
- Combined shipping if you buy more than 1 item in the same auction.
- For buyers outside the European Union (EU) a Dutch export license is required. This will take several weeks to arrange.
- Any other costs or charges such as customs or import duties, customs clearance and handling may also apply during the shipment of your lot and will be charged to the buyer by the involved party at a later stage if applicable (outside EU).
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt, Late Period
Century/timeframe
c. 664 BC - 332 BC
Name of object
Ibis amulet
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2024
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
Germany
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2006
Previous owner - country acquired from
Switzerland
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
Sold by
Disclaimer
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.
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.
