Egyptian Faience Amulet of Isis Nursing Horus

Item Description

C. 713-332 BC- Late Period

A beautiful green glazed amulet of the goddess Isis seated on a throne, nursing her son Horus who is seated on her lap, and propped up by her left hand. She wears a crown composed of a solar disk framed by cow horns. Isis is commonly associated with birth and creation.

Excellent condition with a beautiful green glaze and nice detail.

Provenance: Ex J. Waring Collection, collected in the 1980’s onwards. Ex Coincraft.

Ref: Similar example in the British Museum: Accession no. 1894,1101.118

Size: 16mm height

SKU: DEN-U224

£195.00

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