Egyptian Faience Amulet - Triad of Alexandria

Egypt, Alexandria, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A wonderful mold-formed faience amulet that depicts the Triad of Alexandria, all covered in turquoise-hued glaze. Portrayed on this amulet is the triad of Harpokrates - translated as "Horus the child" - in the middle, his mother Isis to his right, and Isis' sister Nephthys, goddess of sleep and night, on his left. All 3 figures stand nude atop an integral plinth and hold hands as a symbol of cohesiveness. An integral suspension tube atop the dorsal wall enables this piece to be worn as a pendant on a necklace or bracelet. Size: 0.8" W x 0.9" H (2 cm x 2.3 cm)

Provenance: private Toronto, Ontario, Canada collection, by descent, acquired in Egypt in 1894 to 1896

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#167124
Condition Report: Collection label on verso. Loss to proper left arm of Nephthys. Expected abrasions and softening of detail, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, excellent with lovely earthen deposits in recessed areas.