Faience Amulet of a Lion

Culture: Egyptian

Period: Late Period, 664-332 B.C.

Material: Faience

Dimensions: 6.6 cm long

Price: Sold

Ref: 6.6 cm long

Provenance: French private collection Pierre, Claude & Jeanine Verité, acquired between 1930 and 1980.

Condition: Intact

Description: Very fine faience amulet of a lying lion. The animal has the left front paw stretched out and the right one lies over it. The tail curls in a circle around the left hip. The head with large, vigilant eyes, closed mouth and ears raised sideways. Right behind the head an eyelet for suspension.