Rectangular plaque carved on one side with the Apis bull, the other side with the Pharaoh and a lion. Pierced for suspension The Heb-Sed Festival was a celebration which honoured the king and revitalised him. It was held every thirty years of the king's reign in order to ensure he was still in harmony with the will of the gods and physically fit to rule Egypt. Size: 1.5 cm L - 9/16 inch Material: Steatite Culture: Egypt, c. 600 B.C. Condition: Intact Provenance: H. D. private collection, Cardiff, UK. Acquired prior to 1995. The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki. This item do not need an export licence within the EU. The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail. Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.