Egyptian Bronze Frog Amulet
Egyptian Bronze Frog Amulet
Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, 688-343 B.C.
Of naturalistic form, with frontal and rear flippers, elongated and raised head, bulging eyes, and sunk-in dotted back. Pierced through it's back vertically with traces of an iron pin, and a fragmented suspension extension at the rear.
Sacred to Heqat, the goddess of fertility and regeneration, represented in the form of a frog. Heqat was a protector of women in childbirth.
Length (cm): 3.5
Provenance:
European Collection, early 80s.
Condition:
Suspension hole at rear broken, not affecting the frog, otherwise intact and in very fine condition.
Bibliography:
cf. Andrews, C.; Amulets of ancient Egypt, no. 28h, for a frog examples cast in diorite.
Reserve: $1,000.00
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Egyptian Bronze Frog Amulet
Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty, 688-343 B.C.
Of naturalistic form, with frontal and rear flippers, elongated and raised head, bulging eyes, and sunk-in dotted back. Pierced through it's back vertically with traces of an iron pin, and a fragmented suspension extension at the rear.
Sacred to Heqat, the goddess of fertility and regeneration, represented in the form of a frog. Heqat was a protector of women in childbirth.
Length (cm): 3.5
Provenance:
European Collection, early 80s.
Condition:
Suspension hole at rear broken, not affecting the frog, otherwise intact and in very fine condition.
Bibliography:
cf. Andrews, C.; Amulets of ancient Egypt, no. 28h, for a frog examples cast in diorite.
Reserve: $1,000.00
Shipping:
Domestic: Free shipping to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.
International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Location: This item ships from New York
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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