Very attractive green faience amulet of Khnum - In Egyptian mythology, Khnum (also spelled Chnum) was one of the earliest Egyptian gods, originally the god of the source of the Nile River and creator of Earth through his potter's wheel. Dating to the Third Intermediate Period, Dynasties 21 thru 23, Ca 1075 through 715 BC. 40mm H by 12mm W and intact and generally excellent. ... Click for details
A superb ancient Egyptian brilliant blue faience amulet of Horus in falcon form. Depicted wearing incised plumed crown. Very fine detail, small chip to faience on tail feathers otherwise intact- very rare to find with crown intact.
Dating to third intermediate period circa 1070-664 BC.
A superb deep blue Egyptian faience amulet of Pataikos- protector of children. Pataikos posed with clenched fists and knees bent with a Scarab upon his head. Flanked on either side by two diety's (possibly Isis & Nephthys). The reverse decorated with a striding diety (probably the goddess Maat). Amulet in superb grade with suspension loop still intact.
Well preserved dark blue/purple heart amulet (Ib) which dates to approx. the Dynasty 1819 (ca. 15501186 b.c.) This amulet is made of dark blue/purple faience and in very great condition. Measures 1.1" inchs in height. Loop is intact with nice detail.
To the Egyptians, the heart was the most essential of organs, not because it pumped blood around the body --it is unclear that they understood this function--but becau... Click for details
Very small heart amulet (Ib) which dates to approx. the Dynasty 1819 (ca. 15501186 b.c.) Made of light blue faience and in very good condition. Measures 0.7" inch in height. Loop is intact therefore could easily be worn!
To the Egyptians, the heart was the most essential of organs, not because it pumped blood around the body --it is unclear that they understood this function--but because they believed it was the se... Click for details
