Large Egyptian White Faience Amulet of God Thoth

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AUTHENTICITY Welcome to ELEMENT204 Element204 is a group of keen collectors offering an exquisite variety of Ancient Egyptian Amulets, figurines and genuine collectible items. We maintain a 100% feedback rating and offer a full guarantee on all items. All eBayers are welcome to browse our listings and email us with any questions or requests. Egyptian Faience Amulet of God Thoth TYPE : Egyptian Amulet CULTURE : Egyptian DATE : 1070 - 332 BC MATERIAL : Egyptian Faience DIMENSIONS : 54mm x 22mm x 11 mm CONDITION: Intact. Has undergone restoration. BE INSTANTLY REFUNDED Description: On auction is a large glazed amulet of God Thoth. Composed of a white glazed faience composition depicting the God standng in the advancing position while standing on a rectangular base. Detail of features with headdress and pleated skirt clearly visible. Guideline Value: $350 - $485 Check out my other items ! History Information: Thoth Other Names: Tehuty, Djehuty Patron of: knowledge, secrets, writing, and scribes Appearance: A man with the head of an ibis holding a scribe's palette and stylus. He was also shown as a full ibis, or sometimes as baboon. Description: Thoth is an unusual god. Though some stories place him as a son of Ra, others say that Thoth created himself through the power of language. He is the creator of magic, the inventor of writing, teacher of man, the messenger of the gods (and thus identified by the Greeks with Hermes) and the divine record-keeper and mediator.Thoth's role as mediator is well-documented. It is he who questions the souls of the dead about their deeds in life before their heart is weighed against the feather of Maat. He was even sent by Ra to speak with Tefnut and ask her to return when she abdicated her position and went to Nubia. He is also the great counselor and the other gods frequently went to him for advice.Thoth is considered a lunar deity and is often depicted wearing the lunar crescent on his head. There is a story told of how Thoth won a portion of Khonsu's light, and this may be the reason. As a lunar deity his totem animal is the baboon, a nocturnal animal that goes to sleep only after greeting the new day. Worship: Worshipped widely throughout all of Egypt, his cult center was Hermopolis. Auction Policies: • P&P will be only $10 WORLDWIDE for most item, delivery is recorded for your safety and peace of mind. • Cheque payments: Seller reserves the right to not send goods until cheque has cleared. Members with a minimum of 10 positive references are eligible for immediate dispatch. • Payment from the successful bidder must be received within seven business days from the closing date of the auction. • Unfortunately Authentic Antiquities can no longer accept bids from bidders with a zero or negative feedback rating unless we are emailed first. E-Mail : Dedicated Customer Service You are welcome to contact us via email if you have any queries before, or after sales. Please do not hesitate to do so if you need assistance, or simply some general information. All items are sold under the terms of a LIFETIME GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY our FEEDBACK Protecting and delicately handling such rare and extraordinary pieces is an essential quality in our trade which has consequently formed and maintained our unique reputation. ANY ITEM PROVED TO BE NON-AUTHENTIC WILL BE INSTANTLY REFUNDED read more

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