Faience - Egyptian
Art and antiquities of Ancient Egypt
Since ancient times, the Egyptian culture inspired the Occident. Be it through the mighty pyramids, mysterious hieroglyphs, or the proto-monotheism introduced by Akhenaten in Amarna. It goes without saying that Egyptian antiquities are a particular focus area in our online shop. From the famous Egyptian Naqada culture pottery, over sarcophagus masks, to jewellery, faience amulets and scarabs from the Late Period and Ptolomeic Egypt, Alte Roemer Galllery offers you a broad selection of authentic Egyptian antiquities. We would be pleased to work with you on your personal collection and assist choosing special pieces you would like to add. Please do not hesitate to contact us any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Ushabti for Somtus-tefnacht
The mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Somtus-tefnacht and Somtus-tefnacht.
€550Egyptian ushabti for Somtus-tefnachtThe mummiform funerary figurine dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt, 26th to 31st dynasty. It is remarkable that it probably originates from the burial of two brothers, Somtus-tefnacht and Somtus-tefnacht.
€550Egyptian plaque of BesRare type of depiction of the dwarf god. From the collection of the Newark Museum of Art. Late Period of Ancient Egypt. Including thermoluminescence analysis.
€1,930Egyptian faience statuette of a baboonThe small work of art dates to the Late Period of ancient Egypt. It is worthy to be displayed at a major museum. Published in two works on the famous Epstein collection.
€12,300Egyptian faience statuette of TaweretTypical depiction of the protective goddess for pregnant women. A piece of superior quality and great detail. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.
€22,500Egyptian ushabti of the Royal Scribe Hor-maa-kheruThe Egyptian funerary figurine dates to the reign of Pharaoh Amasis II, towards the end of the 26th Dynasty. Excavated in Saqqara in the mid-19th century. Shown in a 1979 Sotheby's catalogue.
€14,500Egyptian faience figurine of PataikosWonderfully detailed protective amulet from Ancient Egypt. The dwarf god stands on crocodiles with daggers in his hands. Ex-Sotheby's.
€8,400Egyptian double-sided Bes amuletProtective amulet of the dwarf Bes made of mint green faience. Very detailed example from Ancient Egypt.
€2,050Egyptian ushabtiWell-preserved funerary statuette made of mint green faience. From the Late Period of Ancient Egypt.
€510Egyptian amulet of BesProtective amulet of the dwarf god Bes made of turquoise faience. Great specimen from Ptolemaic or Roman Egypt.
€460Egyptian amulet of BesProtective amulet with dwarf god Bes in the round. Detailed design. Great specimen from Ancient Egypt.
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