Egyptian Faience Ibis Amulet

An ancient Egyptian blue faience amulet of an ibis, crouching on an integral base, with suspension loop.

Late Period,
Ca. 700 - 30 BC.
Length: 1 in. (2.4 cm).

The ibis was especially associated with Thoth, one of the most important Egyptian gods. Thoth played a role in maintaining the universe, along with his wife Maat (truth). Thoth was also heavily associated with scribal procedures and writing, and by extension with magic, science, and judgment.

Formerly in the collection of Jerome Eisenberg, New York.
Inv#: 9581
Guaranteed Authentic

$750

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