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