Ancient Egyptian Faience (Amarna) Frog (Goddess Heqet) amulet (1x) - 1.1 cm (No reserve price)
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Ancient Egyptian faience frog amulet representing the goddess Heqet from the Amarna Period (14th century BC), dimensions 1.1 × 0.6 × 0.3 cm, in good condition and authentic.
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- Additional condition information: The supension rings seem glued but still a good piece.
- The frog was a representation of the goddess Heqet (ḥqt), an Egyptian fertility goddess also associated with Hathor. The frog was a symbol of fertility, associated with the annual flooding of the Nile. With this association Heqet also became a symbol of rebirth. Within the Osiris myth she was responsible for breathing life into the young Horus at birth. As the emphasis on the myth’s resurrection increased, the frog also became a symbol of resurrection during Egypt’s Coptic period. It is entirely feasible that this amulet was worn by a lady wanting Heqet’s aid in fertility or childbirth.
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Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pre-1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
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- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
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IMPORTANT!
Due to new custom regulations we can no longer ship outside the E.U. Please make sure you have an EU shipping address before bidding.
- Additional condition information: The supension rings seem glued but still a good piece.
- The frog was a representation of the goddess Heqet (ḥqt), an Egyptian fertility goddess also associated with Hathor. The frog was a symbol of fertility, associated with the annual flooding of the Nile. With this association Heqet also became a symbol of rebirth. Within the Osiris myth she was responsible for breathing life into the young Horus at birth. As the emphasis on the myth’s resurrection increased, the frog also became a symbol of resurrection during Egypt’s Coptic period. It is entirely feasible that this amulet was worn by a lady wanting Heqet’s aid in fertility or childbirth.
Registered shipping.
Provenance/Known History:
Ex. Mustaki collection, Egypt, pre-1950's. In various UK collections after 1950. After that A&O Gallery, UK.
Important information:
- A declaration of authenticity by my shop is provided with this lot.
- Invoices, import- and export papers etc. will not be shared with customers.
- Please do not pay for a won item before you are finished bidding in the auction. The system will not be able to combine your orders into one shipping if all items aren't paid at once.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
14th Century BC, Amarna Period (New Kingdom)
Name of object
(Amarna) Frog (Goddess Heqet) amulet (1x)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Faience
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
1.1 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Width
0.6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
0.3 cm
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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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.
