Egyptian Faience Horus Falcon Amulet

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

3/8 in. (1.08 grams, 17 mm).

Seated falcon with impressed detailing to wings and head; rectangular base and suspension loop on the back.

Provenance

Ex early 20th century collection, London, UK.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p. 28, fig. 25a, for an amulet with a decorated head and wings.

Footnotes

Horus is one of the most significant and widely worshipped gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. His importance spans multiple facets of Egyptian religion, including kingship, protection, the sky, and the sun. Depicted in various human and animal forms, Horus played a vital role in Egyptian cosmology, particularly as the Pharaoh's protector and as a symbol of divine authority.

CONDITION

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LOT 0487