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LOT 0434

Egyptian Blue Faience Tyet 'Isis Knot' Amulet

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

1 in. (1.76 grams, 25 mm).

With dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]

Provenance

From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years.
with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017.
Property of a French collector.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.100(a).

Footnotes

The tyet amulet was associated with the goddess Isis and was often referred to as the "knot" or "girdle" of Isis. It was commonly placed within the mummy wrappings on the upper torso of the deceased, with the belief that it would invoke Isis' protection and safeguard the body, thus ensuring their rebirth in the afterlife.

CONDITION

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LOT 0434

Egyptian Blue Faience Tyet 'Isis Knot' Amulet

Sold for (Inc. bp): £104

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