A nice pair of Egyptian faience amulets
A nice pair of Egyptian faience amulets. Lot includes a nice light blue faience amulet of Taweret, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, the goddess of pregnancy and childbirth depicted as a standing pregnant hippopotamus; suspension loop on head. H: 32 mm. The second is a 3rd Intermediate Period bicolor faience Eye of Horus amulet, c. 1075 - 664 BC, in blue-green with black cosmetic details; holed lengthwise for suspension. L: 16.5 mm. Both well-preserved. Ex Los Angeles private collection.
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A nice pair of Egyptian faience amulets. Lot includes a nice light blue faience amulet of Taweret, Late Period, c. 664 - 30 BC, the goddess of pregnancy and childbirth depicted as a standing pregnant hippopotamus; suspension loop on head. H: 32 mm. The second is a 3rd Intermediate Period bicolor faience Eye of Horus amulet, c. 1075 - 664 BC, in blue-green with black cosmetic details; holed lengthwise for suspension. L: 16.5 mm. Both well-preserved. Ex Los Angeles private collection.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.