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About These Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulets

Ancient Egyptian faience amulets — two finely crafted examples depicting a seated Monkey and the ibis-headed god Thoth, dating to Egypt’s Late Period (circa 700–30 B.C.). Measuring approximately 26–27 mm each, both amulets are formed in green-blue glazed faience, a material prized by the Egyptians for its luster and symbolism of rebirth and protection.

The monkey figure represents intelligence and playfulness, associated with Thoth in his lunar and scholarly aspects. The Thoth amulet, showing the ibis-headed deity, signifies wisdom, writing, and divine guidance. Each retains its original suspension loop, allowing it to be worn or strung as part of a protective charm set in the ancient world.

This pair of Egyptian faience amulets demonstrates exceptional artistry for their size, with faint surviving glaze and traces of original pigmentation visible under light. Despite minor surface wear and small glaze chips from burial, both pieces remain in fine ancient condition, displaying the characteristic color and form of Late Period craftsmanship.

From an old New York collection acquired via Secret Eyes Gallery during the 1970s–1980s, these ancient Egyptian artifacts embody millennia of history and devotion. A beautiful, display-worthy set for collectors of Egyptian antiquities, amulets, and ancient symbolism.