Lot no. 491
EGYPTIAN FAIENCE SHROUD WITH FOUR SONS OF HORUS
Late Period, Ca. 664 - 332 BC.
A restrung beaded shroud, depicting a stylised human face, a winged scarab, and the Four Sons of Horus. The face consists of tightly arranged small beads in shades of blue, red and black. A surrounding geometric border of tubular beads extends outward, creating a lattice-like framework. Directly below the face, a winged scarab is depicted, with its wings extending horizontally. The lower section features representations of the Four Sons of Horus: Imsety, Hapy, Duamutef, and Qebehsenuef.
For similar see: The Art Institute of Chicago, Reference Number 1894.967.
Size: 250mm x 130mm; Weight: 70g
Provenance: From the collection of a London gentleman; formerly acquired in early 2000s; previously in 1970s UK collection.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
Antique art and decorative objects
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