Egyptian Carnelian Amulet, Thoth the Baboon, 300 B.C.
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Egyptian Carnelian Amulet, Thoth the Baboon, c. 300 B.C.
Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Seated baboon with the crescent and sundisk over his head. The baboon was closely associated with the god of wisdom, science and measurement, Thoth. As Thoth was a god of the moon, his baboons were often shown wearing the crescent moon on the head.
Carnelian
2 cm L - 13/16 inch
Provenance: English private collection acquired by the previous owner’s great grandfather whose collection was formed in the 19th century. This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
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Egypt, c. 300 B.C.
Seated baboon with the crescent and sundisk over his head. The baboon was closely associated with the god of wisdom, science and measurement, Thoth. As Thoth was a god of the moon, his baboons were often shown wearing the crescent moon on the head.
Carnelian
2 cm L - 13/16 inch
Provenance: English private collection acquired by the previous owner’s great grandfather whose collection was formed in the 19th century. This item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the lot, provided the bid exceeds the reserve price.
Shipping:
Your purchase is protected:
Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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Intact
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Egyptian Carnelian Amulet, Thoth the Baboon, 300 B.C.
Estimate $200 - $300
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