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LOT 0637
Egyptian Amulet in the Shape of a Squatting Frog
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (9.2 grams, 27 mm).
Carved in the round in a squatting pose, with rear legs poised to leap.
ProvenanceEx Herbert A. Cahn, Basel, 1970s; thence by descent.
LiteratureCf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p. 32, fig. 28h, for a stone amulet of the type.
FootnotesFrog amulets in ancient Egypt symbolised fertility, rebirth, and renewal. Associated with the goddess Heqet, who was linked to childbirth and life-giving forces, they were especially popular for fertility and for protection during pregnancy and labour. Their association with the annual Nile flood, which brought new life to the land, further emphasised their symbolism of revival and abundance.
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LOT 0637
Egyptian Amulet in the Shape of a Squatting Frog
Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£275 (EUR 319; USD 371) ‡+BP*
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