Egyptian Faience Amulet of Thoth as an Ibis

Object Description

An Egyptian dark turquoise glazed faience amulet of the god Thoth, in his sacred ibis form. The deity is depicted in a squatting position on a rectangular plinth, with his beak supported by the feather of Ma’at.

Date: Circa 664 – 30 Century BC

Period: Late Period – Ptolemaic Period

Object Literature

Reference: For similar item, The Art Institute, Chicago, item number 1894.843.

Object Condition

Condition: Very fine condition, with some earthly deposits to the surface.

Object Details