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Egyptian Faience Apeh Amulet
ca. 1500 B.C.
Item Number: 720347
$295.00
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| Category |
Egyptian |
| Period |
New Kingdom period |
| Material |
Faience |
| Dimensions |
1/2"H (13mm) |
| Condition |
Excellent |
DescriptionFaience molded amulet in the form of a Apeh, depicted as a sow or pig. Sacred to goddess Thoueris, the Hippopotamus, who was protector of children and presided at their birth. She also guarded the souls of the just in the other world and was called "The great one." Dating to the New Kingdom Period, Dynasty 18, Ca. 1500 B.C., found at Medinet Habou, Upper Egypt. Amulet itself measures 1/2"L (13mm) and is in excellent condition.
ProvenanceEx-Philip Mitry Collection.
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