This is the rating and price for Egyptian Khonsu Amulet, 1994
Description : Late Period, 664-332 BC. A green glazed composition amuletic pendant of Khonsu wearing disc and crescent moon, holding a sceptre, pierced at the dorsal pillar. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, fig.12(b). 1.48 grams, 27mm (1). From an important London collection, acquired in the 1970s. Khonsu was the moon god and the son of Amun-Ra and the goddess Mut, his name means the traveller. He appears as a mummiform figure with only his hands emerging to grasp various emblems of power, most commonly the Was sceptre. On his head he wears the disc and crescent moon. He had a major shrine connected to the temple complex of Karnak and was worshipped as instrumental in the creation of new life in all living creatures.
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About the lot N° 475 Title : Egyptian Khonsu Amulet, Period : 1994 Condition report : Fine condition. TimeLine Auctions, auctioneer, Harwich, UKIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Antiquities, Coins & Collectables eAuction Sale date : 15 Oct 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale
