Ancient Egyptian Faience - Great amulet of the God Thoth...

Large Egyptian amulet of the god Thoth with green glaze Glazed faience amulet depicting the god Thoth standing, ibis-headed, leaning against a pillar The ibis-headed god Thoth is the Egyptian god of writing and wisdom. It is depicted standing, leaning against a rear pillar, the left leg forward A high-quality amulet; the details are numerous and precise. Hole pierced laterally to be mounted on a funerary necklace or within the mummy's bandages. Egyptian art, Late Period, (664–332 BC) 26th–31st Dynasties. Perfect condition – no restoration Dimensions: height 3.5 cm - width 1.2 cm Provenance: France, Galerie S.B.N.. The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary permissions, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All items from the seller are sent with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.

Estimate:£317.7

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