Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient Egyptians to understand it. The somewhat static, usually formal, strangely abstract, and often blocky nature of much Egyptian imagery has, at times, led to unfavorable comparisons with later, and much more ânaturalistic,â Greek or Renaissance art. However, the art of the Egyp...
Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient Egyptians to understand it. The somewhat static, usually formal, strangely abstract, and often blocky nature of much Egyptian imagery has, at times, led to unfavorable comparisons with later, and much more ânaturalistic,â Greek or Renaissance art. However, the art of the Egyptians served a vastly different purpose than that of these later cultures.
Blue glazed scarab with Ankh.Price: € 275,--Size: 1,3 cm Period: Late period Material: Faience Provenance: USA collection 1984 D. Wonder
White scarab with two scorpions.Price: € 275,--Size: 1,2 cm Material: Steatite Period: 3rd Intermediate Provenance: USA collection 1984 D. Wonder
Royal-name scarab of Siamun. Some damage but, glyphs are good.Price: € 375-Size: 1,5 cm Period: 3rd Intermediate Period, 21st Dynasty Material: Steatite Provenance: USA collection 1984 D. Wonder
Nice detailed amulet of Goddess, suckling Horus.Price: € 750,--Size: 2,8 cm Period: 26th Dynasty Material: Faience Provenance: Belgium collection
Large faience shabti of General Pakhaas, son of Ta-shedidi with inscription. With old wooden standPrice: on requestSize: 24,8 cm (28 cm with stand) Period: Late period, 26th dynasty, 664 BC - 525 BC Material: Faience Condition: Very fine, intact Provenance: Belgium collection 1960's, acquired in Paris 1960
Complete set of faience mummy amulets. 2 Horus birds, winged scarab and the 4 Horus sons.Price: € 1750,--Size: 2,5 x 4 and 3 x 5 cm Period: 25h Dynasty Material: Faience Provenance: Collection of Sven Borgström (1928-2022) and Harriet Borgström (1923-2022).