Object Description
A large and fine example of an Egyptian, turquoise faience, frog amulet. The amphibian is depicted sitting, his legs and webbed feet beneath his body. His head is slightly raised and features finely sculpted detailing to the eyes and mouth. From his large protruding eyes, down his spine, is a decorative incised chevron pattern, framed by two ridges. This motif imitates the distinct longitudinal ridges of the Nile Ridged Frog, a species common to Egypt. They are also known for their long legs and sharp, distinct snouts. The frog sits on an integrated flat base, rounded at one end. The reverse of the base is unworked but it might have been designed to hold hieroglyphs or function as a seal. The amulet is also pierced longitudinally for suspension, through the frog’s feet. A large and well crafted example.
Date: Circa 664 – 332 BC
Period: Late Period