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| Item No. |
AQ0008 |
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| Work: |
Nefertum Silver Amulet
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| Place of Origin: |
Egypt |
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| Period: |
Probably Libyan-Saite Period |
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| Date of work: |
ca. 800-600 B.C. |
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| Medium: |
Silver. |
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| Size: |
Height (statuette only): 2-1/8" (5.2 cm) |
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Height (with stand): 2-7/8" (7.4 cm)
Maximum width: 3/8" (1.0 cm)
Maximum depth: 9/16" (1.4 cm) |
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| Description: |
The amulet is cast from
solid silver of high purity. It is |
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mounted on a two-level square
Lucite base. Nefertum stands with his
left leg advanced, with his arms held tightly at his side. He wears a
loincloth and a headdress in the form of a lotus flower surmounted by
a plume. At the back of his head is the remnant of a loop for
suspension."[1] |
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| Presentation:
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Mounted on frosted Lucite two-tier base. |
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| Condition: |
The statuette is well
worn, with most areas quite smooth. |
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However, the ears as well as the areas around the waist, both
front and back, still show some nice detail, suggesting the original
detailing was very fine. The tops of the plumes surmounting the lotus
headdress are fractured off. The statuette is fractured at knee level,
and repaired with cyanoacrylate. Only about one third of the
suspension ring remains. The amulet has a very nice dark, and in areas
heavy patina of metallic black, as well as gray and green tones. |
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| Provenance: |
Private collection. Provenance available upon
request. |
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| Price: |
$850.00 US |
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| Details: |
Front |
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Detail of Front |
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Right Side |
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Left Side |
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Back View |
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Repair |
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*Reference: |
[1] Sotheby’s [Antiquities]
Auction Cat., Thur. 9.July,1992 [3 pm] (p.122). |
