Egyptian Bronze Amulet of Nefertum
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th dynasty, ca. 1070 to 712 BCE. A large, solid cast bronze amulet of Nefertum, the son of Ptah. He was the god of the morning sun, perfume, and other aromatics, closely connected to creation and the promise of rebirth. Here he is shown mummiform, with a towering headdress, portrayed as striding forward with one leg. Comes with custom stand. Size: 0.8" W x 3.55" H (2 cm x 9 cm); 4.6" (11.7 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired over twenty years ago
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Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th dynasty, ca. 1070 to 712 BCE. A large, solid cast bronze amulet of Nefertum, the son of Ptah. He was the god of the morning sun, perfume, and other aromatics, closely connected to creation and the promise of rebirth. Here he is shown mummiform, with a towering headdress, portrayed as striding forward with one leg. Comes with custom stand. Size: 0.8" W x 3.55" H (2 cm x 9 cm); 4.6" (11.7 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired over twenty years ago
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.
#123183
Condition
Portion of lower torso missing, but nice remaining shape.
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Egyptian Bronze Amulet of Nefertum
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