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Voir la traductionÉgypte ancienne Terre cuite GRANDE Fabrication de moules déesse Nefertem, amulettes. 9,5 cm D. Basse Epoque, 664 - 332 av. J.-C.
Nº 89001283
Terracotta Mould for making Nefertem God, amulets in faience
- very BIG - fine - important - a very nice and best mould -
- you see the seal of the amulet in white modlling paste in the images -
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Terracotta
9,5 cm height
Provenance: Private collection, Pairs, France, 1970 - 1980.
Condition: Very good, intact. see photos.
The god of the lotus flower, according to one text born as a plant to the field goddess in the eastern land. The lotus, whose flower shuts at night and opens again in the morning, the flowers of some types even disappearing under water at night, was a symbol of regeneration and the rising sun for the Egyptians. The god was even called 'the great lotus flower who emerges from Nun', thus drawing a parallel with the creator and sun god who also rose out of the primeval waters. According to a different myth, the primeval god emerged from a lotus flower. Thus Nefertem was linked with the sun god. The Pyramid Texts relate that Nefertem once ruled alongside Re, the former over humans and the latter over the gods. In later periods Nefertem still bore the title 'he who protects the Two Lands'. His militant characteristics as the god of light who drives away darkness and the enemies possibly contributed to his association with a lion. In the Memphite triad, Nefertem appears as the son of the lion goddess Sakhmet and Ptah. In other areas he is considered to be the son of Wadjet or of Bastet, probably because these goddesses too, just like Sakhmet, were regarded as lionesses. Nefertem is depicted as a man with a lotus flower on his head, on top of which two feathers can often be seen, and sometimes with a lotus as a sceptre in his hand. There are also depictions of him as the solar child, squatting in the sun's disk. As a result of his association with Sakhmet, he is also sometimes depicted with the head of a lion.
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Terracotta Mould for making Nefertem God, amulets in faience
- very BIG - fine - important - a very nice and best mould -
- you see the seal of the amulet in white modlling paste in the images -
Ancient Egypt, Late Period, 664 - 332 BC.
Terracotta
9,5 cm height
Provenance: Private collection, Pairs, France, 1970 - 1980.
Condition: Very good, intact. see photos.
The god of the lotus flower, according to one text born as a plant to the field goddess in the eastern land. The lotus, whose flower shuts at night and opens again in the morning, the flowers of some types even disappearing under water at night, was a symbol of regeneration and the rising sun for the Egyptians. The god was even called 'the great lotus flower who emerges from Nun', thus drawing a parallel with the creator and sun god who also rose out of the primeval waters. According to a different myth, the primeval god emerged from a lotus flower. Thus Nefertem was linked with the sun god. The Pyramid Texts relate that Nefertem once ruled alongside Re, the former over humans and the latter over the gods. In later periods Nefertem still bore the title 'he who protects the Two Lands'. His militant characteristics as the god of light who drives away darkness and the enemies possibly contributed to his association with a lion. In the Memphite triad, Nefertem appears as the son of the lion goddess Sakhmet and Ptah. In other areas he is considered to be the son of Wadjet or of Bastet, probably because these goddesses too, just like Sakhmet, were regarded as lionesses. Nefertem is depicted as a man with a lotus flower on his head, on top of which two feathers can often be seen, and sometimes with a lotus as a sceptre in his hand. There are also depictions of him as the solar child, squatting in the sun's disk. As a result of his association with Sakhmet, he is also sometimes depicted with the head of a lion.
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Voir la traductionTodo perfecto gracias
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Voir la traductionDer Uschepti wurde sehr schnell verschickt und war sehr sehr gut verpackt. Danke für das wunderschöne Stück.
Voir la traductiontutto perfetto, eccellente!
Voir la traductionNice item, good and fast shipping
Voir la traductionPersona seria e corretta che fa fronte alle consegne in brevissimo tempo. Oggetto conforme alle foto pubblicate.
Voir la traductionArrived well packed and in good condition! Gracias!
Voir la traductiontutto ok
Voir la traductionA beautiful piece. Very happy. Thank you very much.
Voir la traductiontodo perfecto
Voir la traductionOggetto come da foto arrivato in tempi brevissimi e protetto per la spedizione con le dovute cautele.Serietà del venditore. G.
Voir la traductionCe vendeur est parfait, livraison rapide, les objets sont bien emballés et le transporteur DHL super. L'objet est arrivé en parfait état et la découverte est magnifique et pleine d'émotions. Merci Vi
Voir la traductionMagnifique de travailler avec vous, livraison très rapide, emballage parfait livreur géniaux. L'objet est merveilleux et très émouvant en parfait état. Merci Viviane
Voir la traductionBeautiful work, fast shipping
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Article conforme à la description envoie rapide très bonne communication merci👍
Voir la traductionThank you.
Voir la traductionArticle conforme à la description superbe objet bon communication avec le vendeur la seule chose qui peut être regrettable pour cette sorte d'article c'est qu'il n'y a pas de certificat d'authenticité
Voir la traductionAgréablement surpris par la qualité de l'objet. mais j'ai des doutes sur l'authenticité; le collier est monté sur câble d'acier. pas de fermoir... Etonnant pour un objet dit "ancien"...
Voir la traductionIt's formed with ancient beads, same that all necklaces in other dealers and museums, mounted on modern thread, as is logical
Lovely necklace. Exactly as described and pictured. Well wrapped and packed.I would heartily recommend this seller, and would definitely buy from them again.
Voir la traductionWhat a remarkable vase. So delicate, so fine! I am very happy with it. It will get a beautiful spot in our livingroom. Thank you very much, Annet
Voir la traductionProdukt noch schöner als auf dem Bild! Immer wieder gerne, schneller Versand, alles einfach top!
Voir la traductionJ’aimerais recevoir le certificat d’authenticité qui était prévu avec la commande. Avec mes remerciements
Voir la traductionI send via postal letter