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This is the rating and price for An Egyptian Faience Amulet Of Amun-Ra, Late Period, ca. 664



Description : An Egyptian Faience amulet of Amun-Ra, Late Period, ca. 664 - 332 BC, The creator god shown striding on an integrated plinth, left leg advanced, his clenched hands held by his sides, wearing a pleated kilt with narrow belt, braided beard and the double plumed headdress. Notes: Amun rose to prominence as the king of the Egyptian pantheon during the 11th Dynasty, as evinced by the fact that four Pharaoh's of that dynasty took the name Amenemhet or Amun is pre-eminent. He came to be worshipped as a creator, solar and fertility god, as well as a universal god. He was most often portrayed in human form wearing a short kilt and flat-topped headdress, often surmounted by plumes, as found in this example. For a related example see: (pp. 92-97 in R.H. Wilkinson,The Complete Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt). OUR GUARANTEE: We hereby certify the above item to be authentic and due diligence conducted to ensure stated provenance. We strictly adhere to the code of Conduct established by the Association of Dealers & Collectors of Ancient & Ethnographic Art and have established, to the best of our ability, the object has not been illegally obtained from the country of origin, excavation, architectural monument, public institution or private property. A Certificate of Authenticity is provided with every object.
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Estimate (low-high) : 600 USD-900 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 1
Title : An Egyptian Faience Amulet Of Amun-Ra, Period : Late Period, ca. 664
Medium : Faience
Size : Height: 1/4 x 1 1/4 inches (0.6 x 3.2 cm)
Provenance : Private NY Collection, acquired from Bonhams, London in 1998.
Condition report : Intact and in excellent condition overall.
Sands of Time Ancient Art, auctioneer, Washington, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Young (and Young at Heart) Collectors Auction of Ancient & Asian Art
Sale date : 23 Mar 2019 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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