Egyptian Blue Faience Tyet 'Isis Knot' Amulet
Egyptian Blue Faience Tyet 'Isis Knot' Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.100(a). 1.76 grams, 25 mm (1 in.).
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years. with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017. Property of a French collector.
The tyet amulet was associated with the goddess Isis and was often referred to as the knot or girdle of Isis. It was commonly placed within the mummy wrappings on the upper torso of the deceased, with the belief that it would invoke Isis' protection and safeguard the body, thus ensuring their rebirth in the afterlife. [No Reserve]
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Egyptian Blue Faience Tyet 'Isis Knot' Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. With dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.100(a). 1.76 grams, 25 mm (1 in.).
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years. with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017. Property of a French collector.
The tyet amulet was associated with the goddess Isis and was often referred to as the knot or girdle of Isis. It was commonly placed within the mummy wrappings on the upper torso of the deceased, with the belief that it would invoke Isis' protection and safeguard the body, thus ensuring their rebirth in the afterlife. [No Reserve]
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