A group of four Egyptian faience amulets of Hapy, c. 600 B.C.

A group of four Egyptian faience amulets of Hapy, c. 600 B.C.

Code: 2245

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Description: A group of four good-sized and very similar flat-backed turquoise blue faience amulets of Hapy, the baboon-headed son of Horus, each pierced on the foot and head for attachment to the mummy net. Three of the amulets broken at the waist and repaired, and all showing some inoffensive surface wear.

Size: 86-88 mm/3.4-3.5 ins. in height

Culture: Egyptian

Date: Late Period, c. 600 B.C.

Provenance: Ex West Sussex private collection.

Supplied in a glass-topped box.