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View translationAncient Egypt, Ptolemaic Hardstone Frog Amulet
No. 88574585
A finely carved Egyptian amulet in the form of a frog. The frog has been rendered naturalistically, with the crouching legs carved fluidly. The reverse is unworked and unadorned. The base of the amulet has been chipped by the right hind leg, and the two forelegs. The surface is rough and features pitting throughout.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Frog shaped amulets may have been a representation of the frog headed goddess Heqt, the wife of Khum and patron of rebirth and resurrection. They would have been placed on the body of the deceased to encourage rebirth and resurrection.
Measurements: (circa) L 5.1cm x W 3.4cm
Provenance: Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s.
Seller's Story
A finely carved Egyptian amulet in the form of a frog. The frog has been rendered naturalistically, with the crouching legs carved fluidly. The reverse is unworked and unadorned. The base of the amulet has been chipped by the right hind leg, and the two forelegs. The surface is rough and features pitting throughout.
The Egyptians wore amulets alongside other pieces of jewellery. They were decorative, but also served a practical purpose, being considered to bestow power and protection upon the wearer. Many of the amulets have been found inside the wrappings of mummies, as they were used to prepare the deceased for the afterlife. Frog shaped amulets may have been a representation of the frog headed goddess Heqt, the wife of Khum and patron of rebirth and resurrection. They would have been placed on the body of the deceased to encourage rebirth and resurrection.
Measurements: (circa) L 5.1cm x W 3.4cm
Provenance: Ex Paris collection. French gallery, Paris, 1990-2000s.
Seller's Story
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Fantastic service, beautiful coins exactly as described, the perfect transaction! Highly recommended, many thanks
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The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits.