Lot 929
Head of Hathor from a Faience Sistrum. Egypt, Late Dynastic, 27th-30th Dynasties, c. 525-332 BC. The base of the sistrum janiform, with facing head of the cow goddess Hathor, noted by her bovine ears. Her crown a cavetto cornice supporting the barely visible remains of a naos. The goddess with distinctively bound hair, and flanking papyrus scepter on either side. Piece with fine, slightly iridescent, gray-green to blue-green glaze. Height: 2-7/8"; on custom wood base. Choice display piece.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,500.
Northern California Collection. Purchased in Luxor in 1976. The sistrum was a musical rattle shaken to amuse, or appease, the goddess. It was a women's instrument, mainly employed in the rituals in the temples.
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| Realized $1,093 |
