Egyptian Faience Amulet Of Thoth
Item Description
C. 332-30 BC – Ptolemaic Period
A pale blue glazed faience amulet of Thoth depicted as a man with an ibis-head and was believed to have healing powers. Thoth was the deity of knowledge and writing.
In good condition with nice detail.
Ref: Similar example in the Metropolitain Museum of Art, Accession Number: 89.2.366.
Provenance: Provincial Auction. West Sussex Collection, pre 1970’s.
Size: 33mm height
£125.00
No Longer Available