Four ancient Egyptian blue faience amulets depicting: ibis-headed Thoth, falcon-headed Horus, Khonsu(?), and a falcon.
Late Period, ca. 700-30 BC.
Maximum height: 22 mm.
Intact, no repairs.
All pierced for suspension.
Protective amulets were worn in life and around mummies in great numbers to preserve the body of the deceased in the Afterlife.
Confer: Andrews, Carol, "Amulets of Ancient Egypt," 1994.
Formerly in a New York private collection.
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Inv.#: 1203
Four Egyptian Miniature Faience Amulets
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ANCIENT ART
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