EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHROUD WITH FOUR SONS OF HORUS
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.
A funerary shroud composed of faience beads depicting the deceased's face, a winged scarab, and the four Sons of Horus. The scarab symbolises rebirth and the four figures protect the deceased's organs for the afterlife. Restrung. For similar see: Bonhams, Antiquities, 28 April 2010, London, Lot 85.
Size: 250mm x 140mm; Weight: 62g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
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Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.
A funerary shroud composed of faience beads depicting the deceased's face, a winged scarab, and the four Sons of Horus. The scarab symbolises rebirth and the four figures protect the deceased's organs for the afterlife. Restrung. For similar see: Bonhams, Antiquities, 28 April 2010, London, Lot 85.
Size: 250mm x 140mm; Weight: 62g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
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