An Egyptian Serpentine Lion Amulet, New Kingdom, Circa 1550-1070 B.C.
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This petite serpentine stone amulet carved in the form of a recumbent lion hails from the epoch of Egypt's New Kingdom. A symbol of royal power and protection, the lion was revered in Egyptian mythology and often associated with the goddess Sekhmet. The deep green hue of the stone, coupled with the sandy incrustations, evokes the verdant Nile banks contrasting with the desert. Skilled artisans of the time would have created such amulets with the belief that they hold the strength and vigilance of the lion, offering guidance and safeguard to its bearer in life and after death.
Length: 2.3 cm (0.91 inches)
Width: 1.5 cm (0.59 inches)
Provenance:
Previously in the collection of L. Phokas, Alexandria, early 20th century.
Thence by descent to his granddaughter in Cairo, 1963.
Keywords:
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Lion Amulet, Serpentine Stone, Egyptian Mythology, Sekhmet, Royal Symbol, Protection, Artisan, Amulet, Archeological Significance, Antiquities, Green Stone, Nile, Desert, Vigilance, Spiritual Guidance, Funerary Object, Historical Artifact, Egyptian Culture.
Length: 2.3 cm (0.91 inches)
Width: 1.5 cm (0.59 inches)
Provenance:
Previously in the collection of L. Phokas, Alexandria, early 20th century.
Thence by descent to his granddaughter in Cairo, 1963.
Keywords:
Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom, Lion Amulet, Serpentine Stone, Egyptian Mythology, Sekhmet, Royal Symbol, Protection, Artisan, Amulet, Archeological Significance, Antiquities, Green Stone, Nile, Desert, Vigilance, Spiritual Guidance, Funerary Object, Historical Artifact, Egyptian Culture.
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An Egyptian Serpentine Lion Amulet, New Kingdom, Circa 1550-1070 B.C.
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