Egyptian Blue Faience Ram Amulet Auction
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots
item-176557673=1
Egyptian Blue Faience Ram Amulet
Egyptian Blue Faience Ram Amulet
Item Details
Description
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Modelled resting on a tongue-shaped base with ribbed suspension loop. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pl.28(a). 2.15 grams, 23 mm (1 in.).

From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years. with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017. Property of a French collector.

Various gods were depicted in the form of rams. The downturned horns on this amulet indicate that the ram is a representation of Amun. The ram was symbolically linked to concepts of revival and fecundity. Eventually, it became associated with Osiris and was recognised as the god's soul or ba. [No Reserve]
Buyer's Premium
  • 35%

Egyptian Blue Faience Ram Amulet

Estimate £150 - £200
Starting Price

£5

Starting Price £5
3 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Harwich, Essex, UK
See Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available

Payment

TimeLine Auctions Ltd.

TimeLine Auctions Ltd.

badge TOP RATED
London, United Kingdom4,632 Followers

TimeLine Auctions Antiquities Sale - Day 2

Jun 05, 2024 7:00 AM EDT|
Harwich, Essex, UK
View Auction

Recommended Items

TOP