Ancient Egypt of the God Nefertoum Amulet
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Fragment of the bust of the god Nefertoum from Ancient Egyptian culture, dating to the Late Period (664–332 BC), with a height of 5.3 cm (10 cm including a modern black wooden base), mounted on a modern black wooden base, made of stone (steatite or fine limestone) or heavily worn faience with greenish traces, no restoration visible, authentic original, acquired in 2026 from France from the Collection privée, previously owned by a private collection since 1950.
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Fragment of the bust of the god Nefertoum, he is the god of perfumes, beauty, healing, and rebirth,
Late Period (Egypt, around 664–332 BC)
Height 5.3 cm (base 10 cm)
The fragment preserves only the head and the upper part of the bust (ancient break at chest level).
Mounted on a modern black wooden base.
Material: stone (steatite or fine limestone) or very worn faience, with greenish traces.
Surface wear and normal old encrustations. No obvious restoration.
Fragment of the bust of the god Nefertoum, he is the god of perfumes, beauty, healing, and rebirth,
Late Period (Egypt, around 664–332 BC)
Height 5.3 cm (base 10 cm)
The fragment preserves only the head and the upper part of the bust (ancient break at chest level).
Mounted on a modern black wooden base.
Material: stone (steatite or fine limestone) or very worn faience, with greenish traces.
Surface wear and normal old encrustations. No obvious restoration.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egypt of the God Nefertoum
Century/timeframe
Basse Epoque (711-332 av. J.C.)
Name of object
Amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Fair
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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