Ancient Egyptian blue glazed faience amulet of a seated Sphinx. Depicted with characteristic Nubian style hair divided into four tresses, with leonine body. The 'Nubian' hair style was worn by young women in connection with birth, nursing babies and applying cosmetics. For a comparable amulet, see (attached picture): W. M. Flinders Petrie, Amulets, pl. XXXIII, 185 j Date: Egypt, Third Intermediate Period - early Late Period, ca. 945 - 525 B.C. Material: Faience Size: ca. 2,6 cm Condition: intact Provenance: private Dutch Collection, prior to that US estate, formed before 1960 Dispatch only to addresses within the EU. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed. This item is accompanied with an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.