Lot 2789
Good-sized Amulet of Horus, Isis, and Nepthys. Egypt, Late Dynastic, c. 550-350 BC. The young Horus stands frontal, flanked by and holding hands with his mother, Isis, and aunt, Nepthys. Each goddes in long dress, with lappet wig, and each wearing a different symbolic headdress. Horus with solar disc above his head. They stand on rectangular base, against rectangular backing. Grooved loop at top for suspension. The faience amulet repaired across legs, with minor restoration at lower left corner. The green to slightly olive-tinged glaze glossy and beautifully preserved. Height: 1-7/8". Boldly detailed, and larger than usually encountered for this type of amulet.
Estimated Value $600 - 725.
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| Realized $575 |
