No. 99613223

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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Faience Frog Amulet
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€ 110
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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Faience Frog Amulet

An Ancient Egyptian blue faience frog amulet. The crouching frog has been rendered naturalistically, with its legs folded and its head raised upwards. The back of the frog features incised dorsal lines, depicting its anatomy. The amulet is pierced laterally. The frog rests upon an oval base. Minor chip to the top left corner to the obverse and bottom of the reverse of the base. Popular with young women and children, frog amulets were important symbols in Ancient Egypt. The belief that frogs spontaneously generated from marshlands linked them to Heqat, the goddess of childbirth, and concepts of birth and resurrection. Measurements: (circa) L 1.2cm x W 1cm Provenance: Ex. early 20th century UK collection N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

No. 99613223

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Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Faience Frog Amulet

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom Faience Frog Amulet

An Ancient Egyptian blue faience frog amulet. The crouching frog has been rendered naturalistically, with its legs folded and its head raised upwards. The back of the frog features incised dorsal lines, depicting its anatomy. The amulet is pierced laterally. The frog rests upon an oval base. Minor chip to the top left corner to the obverse and bottom of the reverse of the base.

Popular with young women and children, frog amulets were important symbols in Ancient Egypt. The belief that frogs spontaneously generated from marshlands linked them to Heqat, the goddess of childbirth, and concepts of birth and resurrection.

Measurements: (circa) L 1.2cm x W 1cm

Provenance: Ex. early 20th century UK collection

N.B. Delivery may be longer due to the busier period and we do not guarantee delivery before Christmas. Items paid for after the 19th December will be shipped after the New Year (week commencing on the 5th January 2026). **There will be an additional fee incurred for returned shipments due to buyer’s non-response to customs enquiries and/or unsuccessful delivery attempts.**

Final bid
€ 110
Peter Reynaers
Expert
Estimate  € 380 - € 450

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