Egyptian Faience Amulet Striding Khnum, ex-Mitry
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Description
Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A mold-formed faience amulet of Khnum, the ram-headed god of fertility, craftsmanship, and creation. Khnum's roles as a creator, fertility deity, and protector of the Nile's inundation made him a vital figure in ancient Egyptian cosmology. His ram-headed form and creative attributes underscore his role in shaping life and ensuring the continuation of the natural cycles that sustained Egyptian civilization. Size: 0.6" L x 0.3" W x 1.3" H (1.5 cm x 0.8 cm x 3.3 cm); 2.125" H (5.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA; ex-Philip Mitry collection, noted antiquarian in Egypt, prior to 1951
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#180922
Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA; ex-Philip Mitry collection, noted antiquarian in Egypt, prior to 1951
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#180922
Condition
Light earthen deposits and minor softening to overall form, otherwise intact and very good. Nice preservation to figural form.
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Egyptian Faience Amulet Striding Khnum, ex-Mitry
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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