Egyptian Blue Faience Papyrus Sceptre Amulet

Object Description

An Egyptian blue faience amulet depicting a rolled papyrus sceptre known as wadj in Ancient Egyptian. The body is shaped in typical column form, tapering towards the bottom. The top flares outwards to a splayed terminal with a loop, decorated with vertical ridges, for suspension. Three incised bands are visible below the terminal.

Date: 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

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

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some encrustation visible to the surface. Minor hole to the top of the loop.

Object Details