Egyptian Terracotta Nile God Hapi Amulet Mould
Egyptian Terracotta Nile God Hapi Amulet Mould
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Plano-convex ceramic mould with an incuse image of Hapi standing before a libating vessel and sacred knot. 22 grams, 50 mm (2 in.).
Ex D. Smith collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, Hapi was considered the embodiment of the annual inundation of the River Nile and the source of life for all living beings in Egypt, including people, animals, and plants. His distinct headdress of papyrus stalks was often used to identify him.
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Egyptian Terracotta Nile God Hapi Amulet Mould
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Plano-convex ceramic mould with an incuse image of Hapi standing before a libating vessel and sacred knot. 22 grams, 50 mm (2 in.).
Ex D. Smith collection, 1990s. Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
In ancient Egyptian mythology, Hapi was considered the embodiment of the annual inundation of the River Nile and the source of life for all living beings in Egypt, including people, animals, and plants. His distinct headdress of papyrus stalks was often used to identify him.
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