Egyptian Faience Frog
1"H x 1 ⅜"D
Faience frog amulet, the crouching figure with raised head, bulging eyes and forelegs tucked beneath the chest, the hind legs drawn up alongside the deep body, pierced through the lower body for suspension. Mottled green and yellow glaze with ochre and russet mineral staining throughout. Egyptian.
Condition: Good. Surface matte and eroded overall, with widespread loss to the original glaze and heavy ochre and russet mineral staining; scattered white encrustation to the legs and underside. Abrasion and minor chipping to the feet, muzzle and body edges. Suspension perforation open and unobstructed. No breaks or repairs apparent.
1"H x 1 ⅜"D
Faience frog amulet, the crouching figure with raised head, bulging eyes and forelegs tucked beneath the chest, the hind legs drawn up alongside the deep body, pierced through the lower body for suspension. Mottled green and yellow glaze with ochre and russet mineral staining throughout. Egyptian.
Condition: Good. Surface matte and eroded overall, with widespread loss to the original glaze and heavy ochre and russet mineral staining; scattered white encrustation to the legs and underside. Abrasion and minor chipping to the feet, muzzle and body edges. Suspension perforation open and unobstructed. No breaks or repairs apparent.
