Egyptian Faience Sekhmet Amulet > Lot No. 0506

Description:
A finely detailed glazed composition amulet depicting a seated figure of Sekhmet, the lioness goddess of war; suspension loop to the rear of the head.

Culture/Period:
26th Dynasty, 685-525 BC

Measurements:
Faience, 4.09 grams, 29 mm

Size :
1 1/4"

Condition:
Fine condition.

Provenance:
From the Foxwell family collection; Mr H G and Miss E Foxwell purchased their collection from the late 1890's until the early 1920's, acquiring from the Forman collection (sold by Sotheby's in 1900) and the Mc Gregor Collection (sold by Sotheby's in 1922) and the Clements collection in 1923 and thence by descent.

Estimate: £250 - 350 (EUR 310 - 440; USD 400 - 560)

Auction date: Wednesday 14th March 2012 - Coins & 15-16 March 2012 - Antiquities at The Swedenborg Hall >> Coins & Antiquities