A small turquoise glazed faience amulet of the god as a falcon, wearing the sun disc on his head. A small loop on the back for suspension. Supplied with acrylic display stand.
 
Egyptian Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic: Circa 7th-1st century B.C.
 
Height 20 mms (0.8 ins).
Fine condition; complete and intact; a few minor accretions.
 
Provenance: Ex London gallery; previously in a 1930's Home counties UK collection.
 
For similar see 25c: Amulets of Ancient Egypt: Carol Andrews.
 
Wearing the sun disc represents Horus's association with the sun god Ra. This symbolised the eternal cycle of the sun, offering the wearer the promise of daily renewal and spiritual rebirth. Such amulets were often placed among mummy wrappings to guide the soul through the perils of the afterlife and ensure its successful resurrection.
 
See our blog post on amulets