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An Egyptian gilt wood amulet of Isis
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An Egyptian gilt wood amulet of Isis
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C.
The goddess wearing the throne headdress, the hieroglyph of her name, and a close fitting long dress, pierced for suspension at the back, 5.2cm high
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C.
The goddess wearing the throne headdress, the hieroglyph of her name, and a close fitting long dress, pierced for suspension at the back, 5.2cm high
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Provenance
Braid Collection
With Parthenon Gallery, London
Private collection, U.S.A., acquired from the above in 1998
Amongst the Egyptian deities Isis was considered the ultimate mother and wife. Her amulets were popular and were worn for the protective and nurturing motherly qualities that she personified.
