Extremely RARE, Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Of A Recumbent Lion Maahes, Late Dynastic Period, Circa 332 BCE

 

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UNUSUAL SIZE. A Large Ancient Egyptian Faience Amulet Of A Recumbent Lion Maahes, Late Dynastic Period, Circa 664 To 332 BCE, Lying As A Sphinx On Plinth. On Its Back A Suspension Loophole. The Reclining Lion May Be Interpreted As A Guardian Figure, Echoing The Ancient Egyptian Belief That Two Lions Watched Over The Horizons Of Sunrise And Sunset. In Egyptian Culture, The Lion Symbolized Bravery And Courage, Qualities Deeply Valued, Especially In The Contexts Of Warfare And Hunting. The Name Of God Lion Maahes Begins With The Hieroglyphs For The Male Lion, Although In Isolation It Also Means (One Who Can) See In Front. Some Of The Titles Of Maahes Were Lord Of Slaughter, Wielder Of The Knife, And The Scarlet Lord.
Dimensions, Size: 6cm X 3.5 Cm (2,36 Inches), All Measurements Are Approximate. Condition, Antique, Refer To Photos And Description. Sold As Pictured.
Provenance: Currently Ex Private Tampa, Florida Collection.

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