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$200.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .7" (1.8cm) high x .375" (1.0cm) wide
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic Period
Medium: More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .7" (1.8cm) high x .375" (1.0cm) 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.
Shu was the primordial Egyptian god of the atmosphere and of dry winds. The name "Shu" is probably related to the root shu meaning "dry, empty." Shu also seems to be a personification of the sun's rays of light and the glow of the moon. In the Heliopolitan creation myth, Shu was, along with his sister Tefnut, one of the first deities created by the sun god Atum, either from his semen or from the mucus of his nostrils. Shu symbolizes dry air and the force of preservation. Tefnut symbolizes moist or corrosive air that brings about change, creating the concept of time. Shu and Tefnut were also said to be but two halves of one soul, perhaps the earliest recorded example of "soulmates." Tefnut became his consort, giving birth to the sky goddess Nut and the earth god Geb. Shu separated Geb and Nut (heaven and earth) by interposing himself between them. Depicted in human form, Shu often wears upon his head an ostrich feather (the hieroglyph for his name), and holds up the sky with two hands, one supporting it at the place of sunrise, and the other at the place of sunset. - (CK.0225) « Less
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Barakat Gallery |
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Email : barakat@barakatgallery.com |
Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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$150.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high x .375" (1.0cm) wide
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic Period
Medium: More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .75" (1.9cm) high x .375" (1.0cm) 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. - (CK.0226) « Less
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Barakat Gallery |
405 North Rodeo Drive |
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Email : barakat@barakatgallery.com |
Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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Price :
$150.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .625" (1.6cm) high x .25" (0.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .625" (1.6cm) high x .25" (0.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth
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.
Ancient Egyptians venerated cats for their ability to keep down the rodent population the economically important grain fields along the Nile. They were kept as pets in the home and assisted hunters by retrieving their small birds like dogs do today. Because they were economically useful and believed to ensure many children for a family, cats were so revered that they were mummified and buried either with their owners or in specially designated cemeteries. The Egyptians even had a cat goddess, called Bast or Bastet, who was depicted with the body of a woman and the head of a cat. « Less
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Barakat Gallery |
405 North Rodeo Drive |
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Email : barakat@barakatgallery.com |
Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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$120.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .375" (1.0cm) high x .125" (0.3cm) wide x .25" (0.6cm) depth
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .375" (1.0cm) high x .125" (0.3cm) wide x .25" (0.6cm) depth
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 ancient Egyptians conceived of their country as two separate lands, north and south, which became a unified whole at the beginning of the dynastic period. This popular conception is probably based on the actual Predynastic division of the land into separate kingdoms. The pharaoh was believed to have special religious and political significance as the unifying force, which held the state together. This aspect of his role is frequently represented by the titular identification of the pharaoh as "ruler of the two lands". The pharaoh is sometimes depicted being ritually anointed by Nekhbet and Buto the goddesses of upper and Lower Egypt, respectively. Equally important in emphasizing the pharaoh’s role in unification were the crowns that he wore. The tall, conical, white crown was symbolic of Upper Egypt and the flat red crown symbolized Lower Egypt. The king was shown with either or wearing the double crown, which is the red crown surmounted by the white crown. This elegant faience amulet represents the white crown of upper (southern) Egypt, which was protected by the vulture goddess Nekhbet and the god Set. According to tradition, it was the king of Upper Egypt who emerged victorious from the legendary battle between north and south. Perhaps this amulet commemorates that ancient victory and is reflective of the pre- eminence of Thebes. - (CK.0228) « Less
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Barakat Gallery |
405 North Rodeo Drive |
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Email : barakat@barakatgallery.com |
Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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Price :
$200.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .5" (1.3cm) high x .4" (1.0cm) wide
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic Period
Medium: More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .5" (1.3cm) high x .4" (1.0cm) 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.
Ancient Egyptians venerated cats for their ability to keep down the rodent population the economically important grain fields along the Nile. They were kept as pets in the home and assisted hunters by retrieving their small birds like dogs do today. Because they were economically useful and believed to ensure many children for a family, cats were so revered that they were mummified and buried either with their owners or in specially designated cemeteries. The Egyptians even had a cat goddess, called Bast or Bastet, who was depicted with the body of a woman and the head of a cat. « Less
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Barakat Gallery |
405 North Rodeo Drive |
Beverly Hills |
California-90210 |
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Email : barakat@barakatgallery.com |
Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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Price :
$200.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: 00.625" (1.6cm) high x .25" (0.6cm) wide x .3" (0.8cm) depth
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: 00.625" (1.6cm) high x .25" (0.6cm) wide x .3" (0.8cm) depth
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 ibis was a sacred bird in Ancient Egyptian mythology, most closely identified with the moon god Thoth, the messanger of the sun god Ra, who is often represented as an ibis-headed man or as a baboon. The name “Thoth†is actually the Greek term used to refer to this deity, whom the Greeks closely identified with Hermes, their messenger to the gods. Thoth, like Hermes, was credited as the inventor of astronomy, writing, and mathmatics. He presided over scribes and knowledge, as has been described in ancient text as a conciliator among the gods whose words were able to bring order to the warring factions of Egypt. In this charming amulet, Thoth is represented as an ibis-headed man standing with one leg forward upon a low rectangular base with his arms clutched against his sides. It is possible that this amulet was once worn by a scribe who hoped to invoke the favor of this powerful deity. - (CK.0230) « Less
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Price :
$40.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .25" (0.6cm) high x .4" (1.0cm) wide
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic Period
Medium: More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .25" (0.6cm) high x .4" (1.0cm) 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 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.0233) « Less
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$100.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .3" (0.8cm) high x .2" (0.5cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late Dynastic/Ptolemaic More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .3" (0.8cm) high x .2" (0.5cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth
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. - (CK.0235) « Less
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Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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Price :
$300.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: 1" (2.5cm) high x .5" (1.3cm) 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 .5" (1.3cm) 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.0237) « Less
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Barakat Gallery |
405 North Rodeo Drive |
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Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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Price :
$180.00
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .8" (2.0cm) high x .25" (0.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth
Collection: Egyptian Antiquities
Style: Late More »
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 664 BC to 30 BC
Dimensions: .8" (2.0cm) high x .25" (0.6cm) wide x .375" (1.0cm) depth
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 ancient Egyptians conceived of their country as two separate lands, north and south, which became a unified whole at the beginning of the dynastic period. This popular conception is probably based on the actual Predynastic division of the land into separate kingdoms. The pharaoh was believed to have special religious and political significance as the unifying force, which held the state together. This aspect of his role is frequently represented by the titular identification of the pharaoh as "ruler of the two lands". The pharaoh is sometimes depicted being ritually anointed by Nekhbet and Buto the goddesses of upper and Lower Egypt, respectively. Equally important in emphasizing the pharaoh’s role in unification were the crowns that he wore. The tall, conical, white crown was symbolic of Upper Egypt and the flat red crown symbolized Lower Egypt. The king was shown with either or wearing the double crown, which is the red crown surmounted by the white crown. This elegant faience amulet represents the white crown of upper (southern) Egypt, which was protected by the vulture goddess Nekhbet and the god Set. According to tradition, it was the king of Upper Egypt who emerged victorious from the legendary battle between north and south. Perhaps this amulet commemorates that ancient victory and is reflective of the pre- eminence of Thebes. - (CK.0238) « Less
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Barakat Gallery |
405 North Rodeo Drive |
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Phone : 310.859.8408 |
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