Egyptian Pale Green Faience Amulet of Thoth

Object Description

A delicate, ancient Egyptian amulet, depicting the god Thoth and moulded from pale green faience. He is depicted striding forward, with his arms by his side and his fists clenched. He wears a short, shendyt kilt and tripartite wig and is shown with the head of an ibis. The details are stylistically rendered; from his facial features and the ridge of his beak, to the folds in his drapery. The amulet is positioned on an integrated, rectangular base which continues upright at the back, forming a dorsal pillar. To the back of the figure is a small perforation for suspension.

Date: Circa 664 – 332 BC
Period: Late Period

Object History

Ex. Early 20th Century collection, AB, UK, passed by descent.

Object Condition

Very good condition. Some wear to the surface consistent with age and earthy encrustations is visible.

Object Details