Ancient Egyptian Faience Lotus Flower Amulet - A Symbol of Rebirth and Regeneration (No reserve price)
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This Ancient Egyptian Late Period amulet, dating to circa 664–332 BC, is a cream faience lotus flower measuring 2.5 × 1.5 × 0.3 cm.
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Ancient Egyptian Faience Lotus Flower Amulet - A Symbol of Rebirth and Regeneration
Late Period, Circa 664-332 BC
A lovely cream faience amulet representing a stylised lotus flower, with an elongated, tapering body composed of five pointed petals. The central and outer petals are ornamented with closely spaced transverse incisions, converging beneath a triangular upper section with a central circular recess. A suspension loop projects from the top. The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The lotus flower held profound religious significance in ancient Egypt, symbolising creation, regeneration and the perpetual renewal of life. Its association with the sun arose from the natural cycle of the water lily, which closes at night and reopens in the morning. According to Egyptian creation mythology, the first sun emerged from a primordial lotus rising above the waters of chaos, establishing the flower as an emblem of the beginning of existence. The lotus was also closely associated with Nefertum, the youthful deity of the emerging sun, who was frequently depicted wearing a lotus upon his head. In funerary contexts, lotus amulets expressed the hope that the deceased would experience rebirth and renewal, mirroring the daily reappearance of the sun.
Size: 2,5cm x 1,5cm x 0,3cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Ancient Egyptian Faience Lotus Flower Amulet - A Symbol of Rebirth and Regeneration
Late Period, Circa 664-332 BC
A lovely cream faience amulet representing a stylised lotus flower, with an elongated, tapering body composed of five pointed petals. The central and outer petals are ornamented with closely spaced transverse incisions, converging beneath a triangular upper section with a central circular recess. A suspension loop projects from the top. The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The lotus flower held profound religious significance in ancient Egypt, symbolising creation, regeneration and the perpetual renewal of life. Its association with the sun arose from the natural cycle of the water lily, which closes at night and reopens in the morning. According to Egyptian creation mythology, the first sun emerged from a primordial lotus rising above the waters of chaos, establishing the flower as an emblem of the beginning of existence. The lotus was also closely associated with Nefertum, the youthful deity of the emerging sun, who was frequently depicted wearing a lotus upon his head. In funerary contexts, lotus amulets expressed the hope that the deceased would experience rebirth and renewal, mirroring the daily reappearance of the sun.
Size: 2,5cm x 1,5cm x 0,3cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
COMBINED SHIPPING
We offer combined shipping only for items purchased in the same auction. You need to pay for these together; otherwise, the system will not combine shipping. We don't combine and refund shipping afterwards.
SHIPPING WITHIN THE EU ONLY!
We ship exclusively to addresses within the European Union. Please ensure that you can provide an EU delivery address before bidding.
Seller's Story
All items will be posted very fast from our Belgium offices. We offer very cheap shipping and extremely fast delivery within all the EU. Please note the shipping costs also include the handling fee and packing material. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Authenticity: All items sold by Ancient Art & Coins are guaranteed to be authentic and as described or your money back. We have a combined experience of over 50 years of collecting and selling works of art and we collaborate with consultants, academics and laboratories from the field to ensure all objects sold are genuine.
Please Note - our customer service team does not work on Saturday or Sunday. If a message is sent over the weekend, they will reply to you on Monday.
Details
Culture
Ancient Egyptian
Century/timeframe
Late Period, ca. 664-332 BC
Name of object
Faience Lotus Flower Amulet - A Symbol of Rebirth and Regeneration
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2020
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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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