Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Circa 664-30 BC This amulet, crafted from blue faience, depicts the goddess Isis seated on a throne, nursing her son, the infant god Horus. The amulet is perforated through, allowing it to be worn or attached. Isis, is one of the most important deities of the Egyptian pantheon. She is typically depicted as a woman wearing a throne-shaped headdress, symbolizing her role as a queen and mother. Isis was revered for her magical prowess, wisdom, and her role as a protective mother. She was the wife of Osiris, the god of the afterlife, and mother of Horus, the falcon-headed god associated with kingship and the sky. Horus is a major deity often represented with the head of a falcon, symbolizing his dominion over the sky. He was considered the divine embodiment of the pharaohs, with each reigning king viewed as a manifestation of Horus. He is particularly significant in the mythology surrounding the unification of Egypt and the establishment of order, as his battles against his uncle Set, the god of chaos and disorder, were symbolic of the struggle between order and chaos. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 74.51.4476. Dimensions: 20mm x 10mm; weight 0.7g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. 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. The seller will not ship outside the EU.