Egyptian Faience Amulet Depicting the God Anubis - FF.119 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Dimensions: 1.80" (4.6cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style:  More »

Egyptian Faience Amulet Depicting the God Anubis - FF.119 Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 525 BC Dimensions: 1.80" (4.6cm) high Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: 26th Dynasty Medium: Faience   « Less

Pair of Faience Grape Bead amulets - OS.004 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Late Kingdom Medium: Faience

Pair of Faience Grape Bead amulets - OS.004 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Collection: Jewelry Style: Late Kingdom Medium: Faience   « Less

Carnelian Hedgehog Amulet - OS.021 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late Kingdom Medium: Carnelian

Carnelian Hedgehog Amulet - OS.021 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 500 BC Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late Kingdom Medium: Carnelian   « Less

Egyptian Steatite Amulet - OS.031 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Additional Information: Width .665

Egyptian Steatite Amulet - OS.031 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Additional Information: Width .665   « Less

Egyptian Amulet - OS.032 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Additional Information: Width .75

Egyptian Amulet - OS.032 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 600 BC Collection: Egyptian Art Additional Information: Width .75   « Less

Egyptian Faience Amulet - OS.042 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 1.1" (2.8cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic  More »

Egyptian Faience Amulet - OS.042 Origin: Egypt Circa: 600 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 1.1" (2.8cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic Period Medium: Faience   « Less

Faience Amulet of Shu - OS.045 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Medium: Faience

Faience Amulet of Shu - OS.045 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high Collection: Egyptian Art Medium: Faience   « Less

Faience Wasp - OS.047 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Art Medium: Faience

Faience Wasp - OS.047 Origin: Egypt Circa: 900 BC to 300 BC Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Art Medium: Faience   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 16 th Century BC to 11 th Century BC Dimensions: .625" (1.6cm) high x .875" (2.2cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: New Kingdom Medium:  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 16 th Century BC to 11 th Century BC Dimensions: .625" (1.6cm) high x .875" (2.2cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: New Kingdom Medium: Faience The first examples of amulets appeared in Ancient Egypt as early as 4000 B.C. Believed to possess magical powers that protected the wearer or bestowed upon the properties they symbolized, amulets were worn both by the living as well as the dead. Throughout their evolution, talismans were crafted from a variety of materials including precious metals such as gold and silver, semiprecious stone like jasper and carnelian, as well as other more affordable glazed compositions such as faience. The particular powers of an individual amulet were based upon its specific shape, although the material and even the color of the charm could affect its magical abilities. While many of the amulets created to be worn by the living could also be worn after death, there also existed a specific group of charms that were made specifically to be placed upon the mummified remains of the deceased. All together, amulets represent an important class of Ancient Egyptian art that furthers our understanding of their complex religious beliefs.The Ancient Egyptians believed the wedjat eye was the most powerful protection against evil. Ever-vigilant against bad luck and misfortune, the symbolic eye of the god Horus was worn by king and peasant alike. Though the eye was sometimes fashioned in gold and precious stones, it was thought to be at its most powerful when colored blue. The tradition of blue amulets guarding against harm is a very ancient one. Throughout the Mediterranean world today, one sees beads and talismans of bright blue, which are meant to avert the evil eye of bad luck. In Egypt, peasants dip the palm of their hands in blue paint and press their palms against the sides of their houses. When the Egyptian Empire was at its glorious height, this faience eye of the god Horus was worn by some long-forgotten person to bring good fortune and luck. Much has changed in the world since then, but the power of this talisman remains strong and benevolent as always. - (CK.0211)   « Less

Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x .625" (1.6cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic Period Medium:  More »

Origin: Egypt Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x .625" (1.6cm) wide Collection: Egyptian Antiquities Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic Period Medium: Faience The first examples of amulets appeared in Ancient Egypt as early as 4000 B.C. Believed to possess magical powers that protected the wearer or bestowed upon the properties they symbolized, amulets were worn both by the living as well as the dead. Throughout their evolution, talismans were crafted from a variety of materials including precious metals such as gold and silver, semiprecious stone like jasper and carnelian, as well as other more affordable glazed compositions such as faience. The particular powers of an individual amulet were based upon its specific shape, although the material and even the color of the charm could affect its magical abilities. While many of the amulets created to be worn by the living could also be worn after death, there also existed a specific group of charms that were made specifically to be placed upon the mummified remains of the deceased. All together, amulets represent an important class of Ancient Egyptian art that furthers our understanding of their complex religious beliefs. The grinning dwarf god Bes was one of the most popular deities in the Egyptian pantheon, one whose worship was absorbed almost intact into Hellenistic culture. He was a popular subject for amulets, and part of his appeal appears to have been the perception that he was more accessible and willing to listen to the common man than were the intimidating national gods such as Amun, Osiris, or Horus. In addition to being a patron god of music and art, Bes was believed to protect mankind from all evil and malevolence and thus is a fitting subject for amulets. He was also held to be a protector of pregnant women, amusing them during childbirth so that they forget the pain. Bes is usually depicted as a dwarf with a face that is both leonine and human. - (CK.0214)   « Less