Menkheperra B – mn-xpr-ra

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun...

Super interesting massive amulet from an extremely old private collection, incl. the original envelope with collectors notes (late 19th.-early 20th. century).

The amulet in the shape of a double Uraeus (we think) and with an unidentified carthouche / hieroglyphs on both sides. Beautiful light torquise faiance.

Size: c. 38 mm. tall, incl. the loop.

Condition: Extremely fine and intact.

Provenance: David Utzon Frank collection, ex...

Large openwork amulet plaque with the udjat eye set inside a rectangular frame. The tear duct rests on the feather of Maat.
Green glazed composition with black pupil and brow. Incised details.
Double sided, pierced longitudinally.
For a similar example, cf. fig. 46 in: Carol Andrews. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. London 1994.
Faience
Egyptian, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, 1069-664 BC
W. 4.3 cm (1.7 in)
H...

Ancient egyptian faience Shabti 6,8cm.

Third Intermediate Period, 21th/22th Dynasty.

Material faience.

inscription: "Osiris; The singer of Amun, justified."

Condition look at pictures pleas.

This ushabti figurine is depicted as a worker holding two hoes for work in the fields of Osiris in the afterlife.

He is wearing a tripartite wig which falls down between the shoulders...

Shabti for Undjebauendjed

Wearing a round wig covering her ears, this funerary statuette is of proportions balanced despite its small size. The Face is expressionless. Chin Wears a goatee hairpiece. The forearms are crossed over the chest, the right over the left and were to hold the stick and the classic whip, symbol of this character's Charge, now missing...

Userhatmes – wsr-HAt-ms Type 1 Worker

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Userhetmes, Ouserhatmes

The name means ‘The (Holy barque) wsr-Hat-ms is born

Wab-priest at the prow of the sacred barque of Mut, mistress of the sky, Scribe of the treasury of the supreme chief of the harem of Amen, Wab-priest of Amen, the king of the gods...

Authentic Ancient Egyptian pale blue-green faience 'Wadj Papyrus scepter 'Amulet. Late Dynastic Period, Late Period, 26th-30th Dynasty ca. 664-332 B.C. Wadj or papyrus stalk which symbolized life, growth and fertility for the Egyptians, and latterly resurrection.

MEASUREMENTS: Height 1.8 cm (0.708661).

CONDITION: in original condition showing its age...

Tahenetdjehuty – tA-Hnt-DHwty Type 2

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Tahenetnebkhemenu – tA-Hnt-nb-xmnw

The name means ‘The one who is protected by Toth

Daressy suggests that Tahenetdjehuty is from the Bab el Gasus Cache and is the same person as Tahenetnebkhemenu, see Estatuetas funerárias Egípcias da XXI dinastia, pg. 417-418. See also Liliane Aubert pg...

Choice intact Lion Amulet, New Kingdom-late period, 1070-330 BC.

Depicting a crouching lion with large mane in torquise faiance. Superbly detailed for the type.

Size: 26 x 19 mm. long.

Ex Old 1960's-1970s private collection

A very good quality Ancient Egyptian turquoise faience Wadjet Eye, Amulet. Late Dynastic Period, 26th Dynasty 664-525 B.C.

Very high-quality artwork with fine incised details, notched feathered eyebrow, raised pupil, rear spiral and ribbed drop. Pierced through the length so that it could be threaded and worn.

The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and power, and it represents the right eye of the Egyptian falcon god, Horus, the "Eye of the Sun God Ra.

The Eye o...

Panebenkemetnakht – pA-nb-n-kmt-nxt Worker

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Panebenkemetnekht

The name means ‘The lord of Egypt is strong

God’s father of Amen, Scribe of the Treasure House of the Lord of the Two Lands in the domain of Amen

Origin: Deir el-Bahri, Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun

Period: Third Intermediate Period, 21st Dynastie

Henuttawy A – Hnwt-tAwy A Worker 1 (2)

Duat Hathor and Mistress of the Two Lands (Queen)

Deir el-Bahri - Cache I - Royal Cache DB320

Also known as Henouttawy, Honittaoui

It is assumed that Henuttawy is a daughter of Ramses XI, the last king of the 20th dynasty. She becomes Pinedjem I’s first wife, has many titles and plays an important role at court. Originally she has her own tomb in an unknown location, and before she is interred in the secre...

Meretamen / Amenmeret – imn-mrt Typ 1

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Meretamon, Meretamun, Meretimen, Imenmeret, Amenmeret

The name means ‘The beloved of Amen’

Mistress of the House, Chantress of Amen-Re, the king of the gods, Musician of the choir of Mut, great lady of Isheru, Nurse of Khonsu the child. Daughter of HPA Menkheperra A and Isememkhebit C and (half-)sister of Pinedjem II, Ankhefenmu...

Vintage silver bracelet set with 7 Egyptian faience scarabs. Each beetle is mounted so that the hieroglyphic writing on the underside could be seen. The largest scarab in the middle. Beautiful blue coloring consistent with fine faience. Stamped silver.

Scarabs (Egyptian dung beetles) were believed to have close ties to the sun god, Ra and were used in amulets and funerary art. They represented protection, transformation and resurrection.

Age: scarabs: possibly circ...

Egyptian Faience Amarna Taweret Amulet / hippopotamus 1,5cm

Date: 1353-1336 BC

Period: Armana Period

Provenance: Old German collection befor 1983

Condition: look at pictures

If you are interested, feel free to send me a offer a.v.d.b@egyptian-artefacts.de

Ancient Egyptian Red Fainence Monkey Amulet 1,2 cm

Provenance: Old German collection befor 1983

Condition: look at pictures

If you are interested, feel free to send me a offer a.v.d.b@egyptian-artefacts.de

Mehunedjem Type 1 – mHw-nDm

Bab el-Gasus Shabtis - Cache II - Tomb of the Priests of Amun.

Also known as Mehounedjem, Mehtaunedjem

The name means ‘The pleasant North-wind’

During the evacuation of the Bab el Gasus cache, Bouriant registered Mehunedjem on his shabtis list. We only know of this person’s existence from the shabtis that were found

Mehunedjem is one of the persons from the B&G cache, who cannot be matched with any of t...

Ancient Egyptian blue faience scarab ensemble. Comprising of the beetle scarab in the center, flanked by the faïence wings. Late Period, 600-400 B.C. Scarab measures 2 inches long X 1 1/4-inch wide, left-wing measures 2 inches wide, right-wing measures 1 3/4 inches wide with small chip on tip. Scarab and wings not part of an original set. From an old French collection.