Ancient Egyptian Stone Baboon Amulet Circa 664-332 BC This stone amulet portrays a sitting baboon on a flat base. The suspension loop allows for easy wear as a protective talisman or ornament. In ancient Egyptian culture, the baboon amulet represented the god Thoth, god of wisdom, writing, and magic, who was often depicted with the head of an ibis or a baboon. As the patron deity of scribes and scholars, Thoth was revered for his role in inventing writing and overseeing the judgment of the dead. The baboon amulet served as a protective talisman associated with Thoth, offering guidance, knowledge, and magical protection to its wearer. Dimensions: 18mm x 10mm; weight 1g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960s Collections. 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.