Asta Bidspirit | EGYPTIAN FAIENCE LION AMULET

EGYPTIAN FAIENCE LION AMULET - Late period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.An Egyptian faience lion amulet. The lion is presented in a recumbent pose with a tail, and a mane that wraps around its stocky neck. The lion's head has cupped, attentive ears, gaunt eyes and a powerful muzzle. The lion's bony cheeks are suggestive of its advanced age. An integral suspension loop is centred on its back enabling this pendant to be worn on a necklace or woven into the linen wrappings of a mummy. For similar see: Amulets of Ancient Egypt, fig. 21. Size: L:40mm / W:20mm ; 4.89gProvenance: 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.