Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Ankh Mould

£ 200.00

An Ancient Egyptian terracotta mould displaying the recessed ankh symbol. The mould is accompanied with a professionally backed impression.

Date: Circa 1550-1070 BC
Period: New Kingdom Period
Provenance: Ex Abraham Levy collection, Jerusalem.
Condition: Excellent condition, some encrustation to the surface. Minor glue residue to the reverse from previous mounting.

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SKU: LD-872 Category: Tag:

The ankh is one of the most recognisable Egyptian symbols, representing life. Depicted as a cross with a large loop, it was often held by various gods and goddesses on iconography. One such goddess was Isis, mother of Horus, and another deity associated with regeneration and kinship.

To find out more about Ancient Egyptian amulets please see our relevant blog post: Egyptian Amulets and their Meanings.

Weight 4.8 g
Dimensions W 2 x H 2.3 cm
Culture

Pottery and Porcelain

Region

Reference: For a similar item,National Museums Liverpool, item 56.21.199

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