Ancient Egyptian Pale Faience Double Ostrich Feather Crown Amulet (No reserve price)






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This Ancient Egyptian Late Period amulet, dating to circa 664–332 BC, is made of pale faience and depicts the double ostrich feather crown.
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Ancient Egyptian Pale Faience Double Ostrich Feather Crown Amulet
Late Period, Circa 664-332 BC
An exceptional pale cream faience amulet representing the double ostrich feather crown, with two tall, outward-curving plumes. Each feather is decorated with a series of closely spaced transverse incisions. A short projection at the top serves for suspension. The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The double feather crown, known in ancient Egypt as the shuty, was an important emblem of divine authority, associated particularly with Amun and other major deities. Its two tall plumes frequently appeared in elaborate composite headdresses, sometimes combined with a solar disc and ram's horns. Ostrich feathers also held a broader religious significance through their association with Maat, the goddess embodying truth, justice and cosmic order.
Size: 2cm x 1cm x 0,5cm
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Ancient Egyptian Pale Faience Double Ostrich Feather Crown Amulet
Late Period, Circa 664-332 BC
An exceptional pale cream faience amulet representing the double ostrich feather crown, with two tall, outward-curving plumes. Each feather is decorated with a series of closely spaced transverse incisions. A short projection at the top serves for suspension. The reverse is plain and undecorated.
The double feather crown, known in ancient Egypt as the shuty, was an important emblem of divine authority, associated particularly with Amun and other major deities. Its two tall plumes frequently appeared in elaborate composite headdresses, sometimes combined with a solar disc and ram's horns. Ostrich feathers also held a broader religious significance through their association with Maat, the goddess embodying truth, justice and cosmic order.
Size: 2cm x 1cm x 0,5cm
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.
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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.
