Oud-Egyptisch faience Amulet
Oud-Egyptisch Jasper Udjat-amulet. Late periode, 664 - 332 v.Chr. 3,5cm lengte.
Nr. 83493457
Udjat Amulet
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
MATERIAL: Jasper.
SIZE: Length 3.5 cm
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Rennes, France. 1970.
CONDITION: Good condition. The ocular appendage of the eye of Horus is missing.
DESCRIPTION:
The eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power, and good health. The Eye of Horus is similar to the Eye of Ra, which belongs to a different god, Ra, but represents many of the same concepts.
Funerary amulets were often made in the shape of the Eye of Horus. The symbol "was intended to protect the pharaoh [here] in the afterlife" and to ward off evil. Ancient Egyptian and Middle-Eastern sailors would frequently paint the symbol on the bows of their vessels to ensure safe sea travel.
Amulets in Ancient Egypt were both decorative and practical, as they were considered as having apotropaic powers to protect or bestow power upon the wearer. Not only worn by the living, amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife.
Amulets held different meanings, depending on their type or form. Small amulets depicting gods and goddesses seem to have induced the protective powers of the deity. On the other hand, small representations of anatomical features or creatures suggest that the wearer required protection over a specific body part, or that he/she desired the skills of a particular animal. Amulets depicting animals were very common in the Old Kingdom Period, whilst representations of deities gained popularity in the Middle Kingdom.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE FROM SPAIN ASKS ALL SELLERS FOR INVOICES OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION ABLE TO PROVE THE LEGALITY OF EACH ITEM BEFORE PROVIDING AN IMPORT OR EXPORT LICENSE.
De verkoper stelt zich voor
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeologie gevestigd in Barcelona met meer dan vijftien jaar ervaring. Gespecialiseerd in klassieke kunst, Egyptische kunst, Aziatische kunst en precolumbiaanse kunst. Het garandeert de authenticiteit van al zijn stukken. Het neemt deel aan de belangrijkste kunstbeurzen in Spanje, zoals Feriaarte, maar ook aan beurzen in het buitenland, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
Alle stukken worden verzonden met een exportvergunning die is afgegeven door het Spaanse Ministerie van Cultuur.
Wij verzenden snel via DHL Express of Direct Art Transport.
Vertaald door Google TranslateUdjat Amulet
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
MATERIAL: Jasper.
SIZE: Length 3.5 cm
PROVENANCE: Private collection, Rennes, France. 1970.
CONDITION: Good condition. The ocular appendage of the eye of Horus is missing.
DESCRIPTION:
The eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection, royal power, and good health. The Eye of Horus is similar to the Eye of Ra, which belongs to a different god, Ra, but represents many of the same concepts.
Funerary amulets were often made in the shape of the Eye of Horus. The symbol "was intended to protect the pharaoh [here] in the afterlife" and to ward off evil. Ancient Egyptian and Middle-Eastern sailors would frequently paint the symbol on the bows of their vessels to ensure safe sea travel.
Amulets in Ancient Egypt were both decorative and practical, as they were considered as having apotropaic powers to protect or bestow power upon the wearer. Not only worn by the living, amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife.
Amulets held different meanings, depending on their type or form. Small amulets depicting gods and goddesses seem to have induced the protective powers of the deity. On the other hand, small representations of anatomical features or creatures suggest that the wearer required protection over a specific body part, or that he/she desired the skills of a particular animal. Amulets depicting animals were very common in the Old Kingdom Period, whilst representations of deities gained popularity in the Middle Kingdom.
Notes:
- The piece includes authenticity certificate.
- The piece includes Spanish Export License.
- The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
THE MINISTRY OF CULTURE FROM SPAIN ASKS ALL SELLERS FOR INVOICES OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION ABLE TO PROVE THE LEGALITY OF EACH ITEM BEFORE PROVIDING AN IMPORT OR EXPORT LICENSE.
De verkoper stelt zich voor
Gallery of Ancient Art - Archeologie gevestigd in Barcelona met meer dan vijftien jaar ervaring. Gespecialiseerd in klassieke kunst, Egyptische kunst, Aziatische kunst en precolumbiaanse kunst. Het garandeert de authenticiteit van al zijn stukken. Het neemt deel aan de belangrijkste kunstbeurzen in Spanje, zoals Feriaarte, maar ook aan beurzen in het buitenland, BRAFA, Parcours des Mondes, Cultures Brussels.
Alle stukken worden verzonden met een exportvergunning die is afgegeven door het Spaanse Ministerie van Cultuur.
Wij verzenden snel via DHL Express of Direct Art Transport.
Vertaald door Google TranslateCultuur
Oud-Egyptisch
Name of object
Udjat-amulet. Late periode, 664 - 332 v.Chr. 3,5cm lengte.
Eeuw / Periode
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
Herkomst
Privécollectie
Land van herkomst
Onbekend
Materiaal
Jasper
Staat
Goed
