The Wedjet; also known as the eye of Horus is a very powerful symbol in Ancient Egypt. It thus represents the "eye" of the Falcon (Horus) who represents the Sun. This wedjat most likely served as a talisman for protection which could also bring strength and prosperity. This piece is in a perfect state of preservation. Lovely blue colour faience, with suspension hole. Dates to circa the 18th Dynasty. This Wedjat measurs 1.5 inches in length.... Click for details
EARLY DYNASTIC PERIOD, DYNASTY II-III 2770-2575 BC.
Here you find a squat conical jar with a slightly flattened base, the disk rim undercut on the exterior, with two false lug handles on the shoulders. Measures 6 1/8 inches wide (15.6cm). ... Click for details
Here you find a beautiful limestone relief from the collection of Gustave Jéquier. This lovely limestone relief shows the head of Ibis headed Thoth wearing the lunar crescent on his head. On his left we see Ptah or scribe wearing a skull cap with ureaus. Over the head of Ptah/scribe ... Click for details
Here you find two intact tyet symbols or Isis knot's in both bronze and wood. This symbol illustrates a knotted piece of cloth and in the New Kingdom it was clearly associated with the goddess Isis, the great magician and wife of Osiris. By this time, th... Click for details
The Wadjet or Eye of Horus was a powerful symbol of ancient Egypt as it representing the lost eye by Horus in his battle with Seth to avenge the death of his father Osiris. It was restored by Isis and called the “wadjet” or “healthy eye”. It is molded from faience with a g... Click for details
We are pleased to offer this very interesting ancient alabaster egg from Egypt. This egg was most likely part of a larger vessel or offering piece. Intact and measure 5.3 cm in length with some deposits and pitting of surface.
Provenance: D.K. Berlin, 1970
For a similar example see: Fox, Penelope: Tutankhamun's Treasure pub. Cumberlag... Click for details
Here you find an Ancient Egypt stone alabastron in a teardrop shape, two delicate lug handles still present. However the rim is partially damaged. Dates from the Early Dynastic period and in good condition with mineral deposits both on the inside and outside. Nice colour showing, however not as brilliant as the other examples from this collection. Measures 5.2cm in height.
Ancient Egypt alabastron made certainly by a master craftsman. With its perfect teardrop shape, two delicate lug handles, and partially flared rim, this alabastron demonstrates Egyptian mastery of shaping stone! From the Early Dynastic period and in excellent condition save for the damage to the rim. Wonderful colour showing on this piece. Measures 5.8cm in height.
Another lovely piece of well provenanced ancient Egyptian art! This small alabaster sacrificial vase provides a shallow bowl shape with a flat rim and four lugs to use as handles. Circa Early Dynastic Period. Measures 7.7 cm in diameter and is intact!
