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Fainence Ram-Headed Deity (Khnum) Amulet

Circa Late Period, 664-323 BC

Description: Finely detailed blue faience amulet of the ram-headed deity Khnum in a walking pose, hands at his sides, with a kilt worn round his waist. The face is articulated with eyes, nose, mouth and ears well defined. He wears a typical headdress. Saite period. Excellent example with a pedigree provenance.

Height: 1.7 in. (4.4 cm)

Condition: Complete, a horizontal break at the knees professionally conserved.

Provenance: Formerly in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, #94.267, which was acquired as a Gift of Mrs. Perry, wife of Edward Perry Warren who was one of the great benefactors of the museum in the late 19th century.

Reference: See Amulets of Ancient Egypt, by Carol Andrews, #20d for a similar example in the British Museum.

Price: SOLD

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