Egyptian Glazed Faience Isis Amulet

Object Description

A faience amulet of the Egyptian goddess, Isis, mounted on a stand. The deity is depicted standing, with one leg striding forward, as is typical of many Egyptian amulets. Her arms are placed by her side. She wears a tight fitting dress and tripartite wig with the solar-disc and bull horns crown placed on top. The amulet is pierced behind the shoulders for suspension. The faience would have once been covered in a vivid blue glaze; however, much of the colouration has now faded due to age.

Date: Circa 664-332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

Ex P.A. collection, London, UK, 1990s.

Object Condition

Fine condition, repair to the head with a horizontal crack visible across the face. Encrustation and slight wear to the surface consistent with age. Height of the amulet itself: 5.6cm

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