Sekhmet

Late Period, circa 716 – 332 BC

Light blue and for mane, sistrum and throne partly black glazed composition amulet for Sekhmet.

H 6.1 cm

The lion-headed goddess sits on an openwork throne with a cushion over the backrest. The sides probably show the snake-like god Nehebkau. In her left hand she holds a papyrus sceptre across her waist. Her right hand holds a large sistrum. She wears a tight-fitting garment and a black wig. A loop for suspension at the back of the head. Intact.

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The British Museum number: EA51822

S. Schoske, D. Wildung, Katalog der Sonderausstellung: Gott und Götter im alten Ägypten, Mainz 1992, no. 59

Provenance

German private collection H. W. (1931-2018), acquired prior to 2000 on the German art market.

Accompanied by an IADAA Interpol search certificate.

Price

€ 3,000

Item

7528

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