Egyptian Faience Baboon-Headed Son of Horus Plaque
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Egyptian Faience Baboon-Headed Son of Horus Plaque
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.
The flat profile plaque in two-toned faience, depicting Hapi, one of the four sons of Horus, guardian of the internal organs, and a magical talisman for protection, pierced for sewing into the mummy bandages. Height 2 1/2 inches; Together with an Egyptian Terracotta Plaque of Harpocrates. Roman period, circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D., the press molded relief plaque depicting Harpocrates with hand held to mouth, wearing a side lock of youth. Height 3 inches.
C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.
The flat profile plaque in two-toned faience, depicting Hapi, one of the four sons of Horus, guardian of the internal organs, and a magical talisman for protection, pierced for sewing into the mummy bandages. Height 2 1/2 inches; Together with an Egyptian Terracotta Plaque of Harpocrates. Roman period, circa 1st century B.C.-1st century A.D., the press molded relief plaque depicting Harpocrates with hand held to mouth, wearing a side lock of youth. Height 3 inches.
C The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
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The first intact, excellent condition.
The second fragmented at borders.
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The second fragmented at borders.
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Egyptian Faience Baboon-Headed Son of Horus Plaque
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