Egyptian Blue Faience Amulet of Qebehsenuef

GBP 300.00

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Object Description

A fine Ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet of Qebesenuef, one of the Four Sons of Horus. The god is depicted in typical fashion with a falcon-head, though the beak is now lost, an almond-shaped eye, and a headdress of human hair. He stands facing right, with a layered collar carefully incised over the shoulders. The reverse is flat and unadorned. The amulet is perforated at the top and base for attachment. Wear and minor earthy encrustations feature to the surface.

Circa 1070-525 BC

Object Condition

Very good. The beak is now missing. Minor wear and earthy encrustations to the surface.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:1 x H:3.3 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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