Set Of 10 Amulets – Egyptian Faience Deities – Late Period (664–332 Bc)

Set of 10 amulets – Egyptian deities in faience – Late Period. Set composed of 10 amulets, including: – A pendant in the shape of a drop or tear, probably protective – A scarab, symbol of rebirth and solar cycle, linked to the god Khepri – An amulet representing the goddess Bastet in the form of a cat with a bowed head, a protective figure associated with the home, fertility and music – Two amulets representing the god Ptah, creator god and patron of artisans – An amulet representing a baboon in profile, incarnation of the god Thoth, divinity of writing, knowledge and time – A fragmentary amulet representing the upper part of the Ankh cross, emblem of eternal life – An elongated amulet representing the crocodile Sobek, god of waters, fertility and protector against the dangers of the Nile – Two undetermined amulets Glazed faience, beige, green and turquoise blue. Fragmentary Ankh cross amulet. Some tiny chips on the others. Good overall condition. See photographs. Egypt, Late Period (664–332 BC) Dimensions from largest to smallest: 2.3 to 1 cm. Former collection of Madame S., Paris, after inheritance, formed in the first half of the 20th century. Guaranteed origin and period. Sold with certificate of authenticity from the expert Serge Reynes and invoice from Galerie Ocarina.* Shipping costs on estimate (shipping in France, EU and international).