EGYPTIAN LARGE SEATED GOD AMULET FRAGMENT Late Period, 664-332 BC A carved hardstone amulet fragment of a nude god (Horus?) seated on a throne with scooped arms supported by two advancing lions on a rectangular base. 13 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Fine condition, upper part absent. Provenance Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970. Literature Cf. similar model throne in Brooklyn Museum (accession number 37.418E) with inscription to Hor-pa-khered (“Horus the Child ”).
EGYPTIAN LARGE SEATED GOD AMULET FRAGMENT Late Period, 664-332 BC A carved hardstone amulet fragment of a nude god (Horus?) seated on a throne with scooped arms supported by two advancing lions on a rectangular base. 13 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Fine condition, upper part absent. Provenance Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970. Literature Cf. similar model throne in Brooklyn Museum (accession number 37.418E) with inscription to Hor-pa-khered (“Horus the Child ”).
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