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.

賣家的故事

古代藝術畫廊 - 位於巴塞羅那的考古學,擁有超過 15 年的經驗。擅長古典藝術、埃及藝術、亞洲藝術和前哥倫佈時期藝術。它保證其所有作品的真實性。它參加了西班牙最重要的藝術博覽會,例如 Feriarte,以及國外的博覽會,BRAFA、Parcours des Mondes、Cultures Brussels。 所有作品均附有西班牙文化部頒發的出口許可證。 我們可以通過 DHL Express 或 Direct Art Transport 快速發貨。
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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.

賣家的故事

古代藝術畫廊 - 位於巴塞羅那的考古學,擁有超過 15 年的經驗。擅長古典藝術、埃及藝術、亞洲藝術和前哥倫佈時期藝術。它保證其所有作品的真實性。它參加了西班牙最重要的藝術博覽會,例如 Feriarte,以及國外的博覽會,BRAFA、Parcours des Mondes、Cultures Brussels。 所有作品均附有西班牙文化部頒發的出口許可證。 我們可以通過 DHL Express 或 Direct Art Transport 快速發貨。
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文化
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Name of object
烏賈特護身符。晚期,西元前 664 - 332 年。 3.5 公分長。
世紀/時間框架
Late Period, 664 - 332 BC
種源
私人收藏
原產國
不明
材質
碧玉
狀態

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