Egyptian Bronze Pendant of Neith (Goddess of War)
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Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A cast-bronze pendant of Neith (also Nit, Net, or Neit), the goddess of war, protector of hunters, and patron deity of Sais, in the Western Nile Delta. Neith, among the oldest of Egyptian deities, is depicted standing atop an integral plinth while wearing a sheath dress as well as the Red Crown of Lower Egypt (known as the Deshret Crown). A suspension loop protrudes from her back, and layers of russet and green patina have formed across the surfaces. Size: 0.57" L x 0.59" W x 2.70" H (1.4 cm x 1.5 cm x 6.9 cm)
Provenance: private Coral Springs, Florida, USA collection; ex-Alfred Byrd Graf estate, Dusseldorf, Germany, acquired before 2000
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#183806
Provenance: private Coral Springs, Florida, USA collection; ex-Alfred Byrd Graf estate, Dusseldorf, Germany, acquired before 2000
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.
#183806
Condition
Light earthen deposits and softening to some finer details, otherwise intact and very good. Great preservation to figural form, and nice patina throughout.
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Egyptian Bronze Pendant of Neith (Goddess of War)
Estimate $800 - $1,200
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