Ancient Egyptian clay mould for making faience eye of Horus. Measuring 1.5 inches in diameter. Uzat Mold, circa 18th Dynasty.

Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946).

Ex. Billy Jamieson (1954-2011)

Authentication: Gayle Gibson, Egyptologist: Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.

Here you find a fragment of a terracotta handle in the form of Isis and Horus child. Isis is wearing the sun disk enclosed by a pair of cow's horns. The most common divine headdresses are cow horns and solar disks for the leading goddesses of the pantheon, such as Hathor and Isis, emphasizing their maternal role. Nice artifact which measures 3 inches and dates to the Late Period.

Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)

EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF HARPOKRATES

LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C

Here you find a lovely terracotta figure of the god Harpocrates, wearing the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. This figure also has his left hand in a pot, like the cornucopia a symbol of abundance. These terracotta clay figures were often placed in temples as votive offerings...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN COPTIC TERRACOTTA OF WOMAN-Gustave Jequier

Nice terracotta figure of a stylized women that is of Coptic origin. As with most Coptic are we find influence from many cultures. This artifact measures 5.95 inches is well preserved with reddish wash.

Originally the term "Copt" referred to the native people who lived in Egypt (opposed to the Arabs or Greeks) who invaded Egypt. The term later became a religious one referring to Christian Egyptians...

TWO ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA HEADS

LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.

Two small terracotta heads of Harpokrates, one wearing an Atef crown and the other wearing the "youthful" customary sidelock. Both holding forefingers to their mouths and one holding the club of Herakles.

Harpokrates was the son of Osiris and Isis and was born in the papyrus marshes of Chemmis in the northern Delta...

COPTIC TERRACOTTA OF A WOMAN

CIRCA 5TH CENTURY AD

This terracotta is of a stylized women and as with Coptic art we find influence from many cultures. This artifact measures 6 inches and is damaged as shown.

Originally the term "Copt" referred to the native people who lived in Egypt (opposed to the Arabs or Greeks) who invaded Egypt. The term later became a religious one referring to Christian Egyptians...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES.

LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C

Nice terracotta terracotta of Harpocrates with much white slip still remaining. Fragmented as shown with nice details and priced right! Measure 6.5 inches in height.

Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)

Galleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF ISIS.

LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C

Here you find a lovely terracotta of Isis, greyish terracotta and in great condition. Isis is wearing a Double Feathers Crown or The Two Feathers, with sun disk. This type of crown was representing a pair of ostrich or falcon feathers. This is another wonderful piece from the Gustave collection which we are proud to be offering! Measure 7.25 inches in height...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA FIGURE OF HARPOCRATES.

LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C

Here you find a lovely terracotta of Harpocrates, white slip still remaining however the feet and a portion of the lower left left leg is missing. Very detailed and great provenance! Measure 4 inches in height...

HARPOCRATES THE CHILD GOD

GREEK-ROMAN PERIOD, 332 BC TO 395 AD.

Here you find a lovely terracotta figure of the child god Harpocrates. The figure which emphasizes his genitals may have served as protection from the evil eye, perhaps specifically for children. Child is adorned with headband and a wreath tied with a ribbon and surmounted by two large lotus buds. This figure is also has his left arm around a pot, like the cornucopia a symbol of abundance...

COPTIC TERRACOTTA OF A WOMAN

CIRCA 5TH CENTURY AD

This ancient terracotta is of a stylized women. As with Coptic art we find influence from many cultures. This example measures 6 inches and is damaged as shown.

Originally the term "Copt" referred to the native people who lived in Egypt (opposed to the Arabs or Greeks) who invaded Egypt...

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN TERRACOTTA HEADS

LATE PERIOD TO PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.

Two small terracotta heads, one wearing an Atef crown and the other wearing a Pschent (crown of Upper and Lower Egypt). Smaller one is intact and measures 2.25" inches. The large repaired from a few fragments and measures 3.5" inches .

Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)

Galleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by t...