Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE HORUS FALCON AMULET

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE HORUS FALCON AMULET - Late period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian mould-formed faience amulet depicting a large avian Horus, the god of the sun. The bird stands on long legs, with its wings folded neatly against its sides. The amulet's feathers and striking face are enveloped in layers of lustrous green glaze. Atop the bird’s head are the feathers of Osiris, the King of the Underworld. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 22.1.1325.Size: L:38mm / W:23mm ; 7.33gProvenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in the early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.