Apollo Art Auctions

September 2023 Auction  –  24 September 2023

Apollo Art Auctions , September 2023 Auction

Ancient Art, Antiquities & Militaria

Su, 24.09.2023, from 1:00 PM CEST
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Description

Ca. 664-332 BC.
A light blue glazed faience amulet representing the god Horus as a child. Horus strides upon a rectangular plinth. A back pillar, which tapers slightly at the top, reached up to the middle of the head and is pierced for suspension at chest level. Horus holds his right hand to his mouth. He wears a tight cap with sidelock; he is otherwise nude. For a similar, see The Brooklyn Museum, accession number: 37.1095E.
Size: L:32.1mm / W:9.9mm ; 2.11g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.

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Starting price 50 GBP
Estimate 150 GBP
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