Object Description
A very rare, ancient Egyptian turquoise faience amulet depicting a triad of deities; Khnum, Ptah and Sokar. The amulet features the body of a squatting human, with bent knees splayed outwards and a protruding chest. This human element represents the god Ptah. The head of the amulet represents a ram’s head, with curling horns at the side. This portrays the god Khnum, who is frequently represented with an ovis head. There is a wide sun-disc headdress on top, with stylised feathers to the sides. The reverse of the amulet depicts the tail feathers of a bird, most likely a hawk or falcon and represents the god Sokar. The body of the amulet rests on an integrated rectangular base and there is a small loop at the back of the head for suspension. A rare amulet that was especially popular in the late kingdom, combining the worship of Ptah-Sokar and Khnum.
Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period