Ancient Egyptian Faience Hathor Head Amulet Circa 664-332 BC - Late Period This faience amulet presents the head of Hathor in low relief. The face is framed by a broad wig. The reverse is flat and undecorated. Hathor is one of the principal goddesses of ancient Egypt, venerated from the Old Kingdom into the Roman period. She embodies joy, music, dance, love, sexuality, fertility, and motherhood; she is also a sky goddess and the protective “Eye of Re.” As “Lady of the West” she welcomes the dead and offers nourishment from the sacred sycamore. Under the title “Lady of Turquoise,” she oversees Sinai’s mining regions and, more broadly, Egypt’s interactions with foreign lands. Dimensions: 2,5cm x 1,2cm x 0,7cm Provenance: Private European Collection; formerly acquired from old UK and European collection formed since the 1970s. 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.