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An Egyptian green steatite amulet in the form of the crocodile god Khenty-khety

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An Egyptian green steatite amulet in the form of the crocodile god Khenty-khety

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An Egyptian green steatite amulet in the form of the crocodile god Khenty-khety
Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.
Naturalistically carved, with a full moon and crescent headdress, finely incised scale details, the mouth and eyes well delineated, set on an integral rectangular base, pierced horizontally through the chin support, 5.5cm long
Footnotes:
Provenance:
With L'Art Ancien, Montreal, 1982.

Khenty-khety, the crocodile god of Athribis in the Delta had lunar aspects, hence the full and crescent moon headdress.

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An Egyptian green steatite amulet in the form of the crocodile god Khenty-khety

Name: An Egyptian green steatite amulet in the form of the crocodile god Khenty-khety
SKU: 130790687
Price: 6500 GBP
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