Egyptian faience amulet of Nehebkau
Third Intermediate Period, 21st-24th Dynasty, 1069-715 BC
Height: 3.5 cm
The cobra-headed, human-bodied figure is seated with its tail touching the integral rectangular base supporting the legs of the figure. Long arms are raised to the mouth and a suspension loop is set at the back of the shoulders.
Nehebkau, whose name means 'he who harnesses the spirits', symbolized invincible living power and became associated with the god Atum.
Literature: For a similar example see Carol Andrews, 'Amulets of Ancient Egypt' (London, 1994) pp. 25-26, fig. 22.Also Debra Noel Adams, Emma C. Bunker, Trudy Kawami, Robert Morkot, Dalia Tawil, 'When Orpheus Sang' (Paris, 2004) p. 120, no. 123.
Provenance: Bruyères collection, France, acquired early 20th century
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Third Intermediate Period, 21st-24th Dynasty, 1069-715 BC
Height: 3.5 cm
The cobra-headed, human-bodied figure is seated with its tail touching the integral rectangular base supporting the legs of the figure. Long arms are raised to the mouth and a suspension loop is set at the back of the shoulders.
Nehebkau, whose name means 'he who harnesses the spirits', symbolized invincible living power and became associated with the god Atum.
Literature: For a similar example see Carol Andrews, 'Amulets of Ancient Egypt' (London, 1994) pp. 25-26, fig. 22.Also Debra Noel Adams, Emma C. Bunker, Trudy Kawami, Robert Morkot, Dalia Tawil, 'When Orpheus Sang' (Paris, 2004) p. 120, no. 123.
Provenance: Bruyères collection, France, acquired early 20th century
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Third Intermediate Period, 21st-24th Dynasty, 1069-715 BC
Height: 3.5 cm
The cobra-headed, human-bodied figure is seated with its tail touching the integral rectangular base supporting the legs of the figure. Long arms are raised to the mouth and a suspension loop is set at the back of the shoulders.
Nehebkau, whose name means 'he who harnesses the spirits', symbolized invincible living power and became associated with the god Atum.
Literature: For a similar example see Carol Andrews, 'Amulets of Ancient Egypt' (London, 1994) pp. 25-26, fig. 22.Also Debra Noel Adams, Emma C. Bunker, Trudy Kawami, Robert Morkot, Dalia Tawil, 'When Orpheus Sang' (Paris, 2004) p. 120, no. 123.
Provenance: Bruyères collection, France, acquired early 20th century