forntida egyptiska Brons Amulett av Horusfalken - 13 mm

"Ancient Egyptian Silver Amulet of the Horus Falcon

Culture / Period: Ancient Egyptian
Date / Period: Roman Period, 1st–2nd century A.D.
Material: Silver
Dimensions: 13 mm
Condition: Good condition

No shipping outside the European Union. Due to complex export regulations concerning cultural goods, this item cannot be shipped outside the EU. Please ensure you have a delivery address within the European Union before placing a bid.

Provenance information:
Object Registration ID: 722
The current owner purchased this object from a reputable Dutch numismatic auction house in Schiedam, the Netherlands. Due to privacy regulations, the name of the previous owner could not be disclosed. No further information concerning the earlier ownership history of the object was available from the previous owner.
Background Information:
This finely crafted silver amulet depicts Horus in his falcon form, one of the most revered deities of ancient Egypt. The suspension loop indicates that it was intended to be worn as a pendant, allowing the owner to carry the protective presence of the god in daily life. Horus, the divine son of Isis and Osiris, symbolized kingship, victory over chaos, protection, and the celestial power of the sky.

Dating to the Roman Period (1st–2nd century A.D.), the amulet reflects the enduring strength of Egyptian religious traditions after Egypt became part of the Roman Empire. Worship of Horus remained widespread, while Egyptian cults gained followers throughout the Mediterranean. Such amulets were worn by both Egyptians and inhabitants of Roman Egypt as personal talismans expressing faith and seeking divine protection.

The Horus falcon was believed to guard its wearer against illness, misfortune, and evil influences while bestowing strength, health, and good fortune. Silver examples are considerably less common than those produced in bronze or faience, demonstrating the continued production of high-quality devotional objects by skilled craftsmen during the Roman Imperial period.

This miniature pendant forms part of a long-established Egyptian tradition in which religious symbols were carefully fashioned into personal ornaments combining practical wearability with spiritual significance. It provides a direct and tangible connection to the religious life of Roman Egypt, where such amulets accompanied their owners as enduring symbols of divine protection and devotion."