Ancient Egyptian, Late Period Group of Three Faience Amulets - Protective Charms for the Afterlife (No Reserve Price)
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Group of Three Faience Amulets - Protective Charms for the Afterlife, Ancient Egyptian late-period artefacts (circa 664–332 BC) comprising a wedjat eye plaque, a turquoise Shu amulet and a small Isis figure seated with Horus.
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Group of Three Ancient Egyptian, Late Period Faience Amulets - Protective Charms for the Afterlife
Circa 664-332 BC
This nice group of three faience amulets comprises: a creamy white wedjat eye plaque with the eyebrow, cosmetic line and extended cheek in relief; a bright turquoise amulet of the god Shu shown frontally with legs together and both arms raised; and a small pale faience figure of Isis seating on an integral throne, wearing a tripartite wig and close fitting dress, cradling the infant Horus against her chest in a nursing pose.
Egyptian faience is a non-clay, silica-based material widely used in pharaonic Egypt for the mass production of amulets. Made from ground quartz or sand with added alkali and lime, then coated or self-glazed during firing, it provided a durable, lustrous substitute for more costly stones while still evoking the colours of water, vegetation and lapis lazuli that were associated with life, regeneration and divine power. Its relative ease of moulding and firing meant that standardised forms, such as scarabs, wedjat eyes, djed pillars and figures of deities, could be produced in large numbers, making faience the principal material for protective amulets worn in life and sewn among the wrappings of the dead.
Dimensions: 3 IN 1 SET UP TO 2 X 1 X 1g
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
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Group of Three Ancient Egyptian, Late Period Faience Amulets - Protective Charms for the Afterlife
Circa 664-332 BC
This nice group of three faience amulets comprises: a creamy white wedjat eye plaque with the eyebrow, cosmetic line and extended cheek in relief; a bright turquoise amulet of the god Shu shown frontally with legs together and both arms raised; and a small pale faience figure of Isis seating on an integral throne, wearing a tripartite wig and close fitting dress, cradling the infant Horus against her chest in a nursing pose.
Egyptian faience is a non-clay, silica-based material widely used in pharaonic Egypt for the mass production of amulets. Made from ground quartz or sand with added alkali and lime, then coated or self-glazed during firing, it provided a durable, lustrous substitute for more costly stones while still evoking the colours of water, vegetation and lapis lazuli that were associated with life, regeneration and divine power. Its relative ease of moulding and firing meant that standardised forms, such as scarabs, wedjat eyes, djed pillars and figures of deities, could be produced in large numbers, making faience the principal material for protective amulets worn in life and sewn among the wrappings of the dead.
Dimensions: 3 IN 1 SET UP TO 2 X 1 X 1g
Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s.
Disclaimer:
NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE of THE EUROPEAN UNION.
All items will be shipped from Belgium.
The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally.
The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence.
The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer.
The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.
The seller will not ship outside the EU.
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, Late Period
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 664-332 BC
Name of object
Group of Three Faience Amulets - Protective Charms for the Afterlife
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
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Yes
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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.
