An Ancient Egyptian glazed faience composition amulet of bright blue colour, depicting Isis nursing Horus on her lap. The goddess is seated on a throne, wearing a crown, her right hand to her side, and supporting the infant Horus with her left hand, who sits on her lap. There is an intact suspension loop is at the base of the crown. There are some minor areas of discolouration, surface pitting and earthly encrustations. The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Isis is often shown in the pose of nursing her son, Horus, as it reflects her role as life-giver and protector. She is the goddess most commonly associated with birth and creation, on account of her role in the Osirian myth. The goddess enjoyed widespread worship, which extended beyond the confines of Egypt – indeed, the cult of Isis in the Roman Empire received frequent mention in literature. Measurements: Circa L 2.1cm x W 1.1cm Provenance: Early 20th Century UK Collection