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

SKU: DEN-P60

£125.00

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