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THBFine Egyptian Faience Khonsu as Falcon Amulet
Lot 51
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. An attractive, mold-formed faience amulet enveloped in vibrant blue-green glaze and depicting the 2-dimensional image of the Egyptian Moon god Khonsu in his zoomorphic falcon form. Incised in fine detail on one side, Khonsu stands in profile, facing right and balancing atop an integral plinth with slender legs, folded wings, a broad tail, and a distinct, avian visage. While this falcon-form is traditionally associated with Horus, the lunar disc that crowns his head distinctly identifies him as the Moon god Khonsu. A petite suspension hole perforates horizontally through the top of his head, allowing the amulet to be worn as a bead or pendant. Size: 0.5" W x 0.9" H (1.3 cm x 2.3 cm)
Khonsu is an ancient god whose main role was associated with the moon. His name means "traveler" - a possible allusion to the nightly travel of the moon across the sky. He additionally held the titles of "Embracer," "Pathfinder," and "Defender," as he was thought to watch overnight travelers. As the god of light in the night, Khonsu was invoked to protect against wild animals, increase male virility, and aid with healing. It was said that when Khonsu caused the crescent moon to shine, women conceived, cattle became fertile, and all nostrils and every throat was filled with fresh air.
A similar amulet of larger scale can be found at the Art Institute of Chicago under reference number 1894.822.
Provenance: private Toronto, Ontario, Canada collection, by descent, acquired in Egypt in 1894 to 1896
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167156Wearable as a bead or pendant. Expected nicks and abrasions throughout, commensurate with age. Otherwise, excellent with impressive remaining glaze and detail.Condition
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