Egyptian Gold Pendant Goddess Holding Lotus Flower

18th Dynasty, 1550-1400 BC. A substantial upper part of a leaf-shaped gold pendant with integral ribbed suspension loop, repoussé image of a standing female deity in profile (probably Hathor) wearing a tiered skirt and tripartite wig, holding a knife in one hand, the other raised and holding a papyrus flower. 10.16 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; previously in the Abraham collection, Berlin, Germany since the 1960s; accompanied by a copy of an expertise from Striptwist Ltd, a London-based company run by historical precious metal specialist Dr Jack Ogden, reference number 191232; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.157439-10017. Hathor was traditionally assigned an origin in a papyrus thicket, and was associated with both royal authority and sexuality.
Condition Report: Fine condition.