Ancient Egyptian Turquoise Faience Thoth Amulet

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Object Description

An ancient Egyptian amulet, depicting the god Thoth moulded from turquoise faience. The god is depicted striding forward, with his arms rigidly by his side and his fists clenched. He wears a short, shendyt kilt and tripartite wig and is shown with the head of an ibis. The amulet is positioned on an integrated, rectangular base which continues up the back, forming a dorsal pillar. Behind the neck of the figure is a horizontal perforation for suspension.

Date: Circa 664 – 332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

Ex English collection, AB, acquired 1920s-40, passed by descent.

Object Condition

Very good. Some hairline cracks at the back, discolouration and earthly encrustations.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1.3 x H:3 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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