Ancient Egyptian Blue Faience Hapi Amulet

GBP 650.00

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Object Description

A fine ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet depicting one of the four sons of Hours; Hapi. Not to be confused with God of the Nile of whom he shares a name with. He is displayed in side profile facing left which clearly displays the head of a hamadryas baboon and the body of a man. His arms are in a bent position and appear to be holding papyrus, a common attribute of the god. The reverse is unadorned and a small hole is pierced through the top of the head for suspension, which is now blocked.

Date: Circa 664 – 30 BC
Period: Late Period-Ptolemaic Period

Object Condition

Very good. Some earthy encrustations.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1 x H:3.2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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