Egyptian Blue Faience Osirian Triad Amulet

Object Description

An Ancient Egyptian, light blue, glazed faience amulet. Represented in high relief is the Osirian triad (Nepthys, Horus, Isis), standing side by side on an integral plinth against a back pillar. Nepthys (right) and Isis (left) are figured frontal, wearing headdresses with their own attributes. Both are holding the hands of Horus, placed in the centre, who is naked and wearing the side-lock of youth. The reverse is unadorned and a ridged loop is placed at the top for suspension.

Date: 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

From the collection of a Swedish noble family, 1920’s.

Object Condition

Fine condition, slight crack in the faience by Isis’s head. Encrustation visible to all the faces and other areas.

Object Details