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LOT 0449
Egyptian Stone Crocodile Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (17.8 grams, 46 mm).
Gently trapezoidal plinth with the finely detailed figure of a crocodile on top. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a UK dealer since the 1970s.
From an old London, UK, collection since circa 1985.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Crocodile amulets represent the god Sobek - a complex Egyptian god embodying both destructive and creative forces. As the god of the Nile, fertility, and water, he played a vital role in agriculture and the land's prosperity. Sobek was revered for his dual nature as a protector and life-giver, particularly in times of war or need. His strength and protective qualities were essential to daily life and the Egyptians’ understanding of the cosmos, leaving a lasting impact on their culture.
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