Egyptian Turquoise Faience Amulet of Thoth

Object Description

A delicate, ancient Egyptian amulet, depicting the god Thoth and moulded from vivid, turquoise 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 up the back, forming a dorsal pillar. Behind the neck of the figure is a horizontal 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. Vivid bright colouring still remains. Small old chip to the base, back right corner.

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