Late Dynastic Crocodile Amulet

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  • Size

    0.5cm(H) x 1.5cm(L) / 0(H) x 1"(L)

  • Condition

    Excellent

    minor surface incrustation

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    Late Dynastic Crocodile Amulet

    715-332 B.C

    Glazed crocodile composition, without doubt intend to act apotropaically; the Egyptians were terrified of crocodiles in life, if eaten they were denied a place in the afterlife, yet at the same time the crocodile was deifed and worshipped under the name Sobk, the theory being that if this dangerous creature was propitiated it could do no harm. The crocodile was also a symbol of rebirth.