Egyptian Horus Amulet

LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.

3/4 in. (1.24 grams, 19 mm).

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

Provenance

Ex London gentleman's collection, by descent 1980s.

Literature

Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.28, fig.25a, for similar.

Footnotes

Horus is one of the most significant and widely worshipped gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. His importance covers many aspects of Egyptian religion, including serving as a symbol of the living king, offering protection, representing the sky, and symbolising the sun.

CONDITION

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