Object Description
An Egyptian turquoise-glazed, faience, plaque amulet of the god Thoth, in his sacred ibis form. The deity is depicted standing on an integral, rectangular plinth, his spindly legs splayed outwards. His large, oval body is dominated by a furled wing, decorated with indentations to mark his feathers. The bird’s curved neck and beak are supported by a large feather of Ma’at, positioned on the right side of the amulet. Horizontal indented striations, coloured a vibrant turquoise, indicate the parallel barbs of the feather. This is a typical attribute associated with this amulet type. The reverse of the amulet is flat and unworked. There is a suspension hole situated beside the bird’s curving neck.
Date: Circa 664 – 332 BC
Period: Late Period