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This is the rating and price for An Egyptian Ithyphallic Faience Amulet, ca. 664-525 BC



Description : An Egyptian Ithyphallic Faience Amulet, ca. 664-525 BC, lovely glassy blue glazed faience ithyphallic figure of a man, shown kneeling, his large phallus extended in front. Background: The Ancient Egyptians related the cult of phallus with Osiris. When Osiris' body was cut in 13 pieces, Seth scattered them all over Egypt and his wife Isis retrieved all of them except one, his penis, which was swallowed by a fish. OUR GUARANTEE: We hereby certify the above item to be authentic and due diligence conducted to ensure stated provenance. We strictly adhere to the code of Conduct established by the Association of Dealers & Collectors of Ancient & Ethnographic Art and have established, to the best of our ability, the object has not been illegally obtained from the country of origin, excavation, architectural monument, public institution or private property. A Certificate of Authenticity is provided with every object.
Price: 245.00 USD It's free to register now to view!
Estimate (low-high) : 400 USD-600 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 7
Title : An Egyptian Ithyphallic Faience Amulet, Period : ca. 664-525 BC
Medium : Faience
Size : Height: 1/2 inch (15mm) Length: 3/4 inch (20 mm)
Provenance : Private Delaware collection, acquired in the 1930's.
Condition report : the amulet is intact and in very good condition overall. Very finely rendered with traces of mummy wrapping still attached.
Sands of Time Ancient Art, auctioneer, Washington, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Young (and Young at Heart) Collectors Auction of Ancient & Asian Art
Sale date : 23 Mar 2019 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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