Ancient Egyptian Thoth amulet from North Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

Standing figure with left leg advanced on flat platform with dorsal pillar, perforated at top for suspension. Wearing short kilt and headdress with long lappets. Arms by sides of body. Human body and Ibis head. Front portion of face broken away.

Ancient Egyptian Thoth amulet from North Saqqara dated 664 – 332 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1975.435
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 26 - Second Persian Period
  • Period: Late Period
  • Dated: 664 - 332 BC
  • Object name: Thoth amulet
  • Dimensions: Height: 57mm , Width: 21mm , Depth: 13mm
  • Published references: Martin The Sacred Animal Necropolis... p.91 cat.no.1023
  • Site: Saqqara
  • Latitude: 29.871111
  • Longitude: 31.216389