AN EGYPTIAN FAIENCE AMULET OF THOTH, LATE PERIOD,... Lot n° 16

An Egyptian faience amulet of the striding Thoth on his plinth. The god of science and the scribes in human form with the head of an ibis. He wears a tripartite wig and the usekh collar. The arms are placed along the body, the hands formed to fists. Thoth wears a pleated kilt and has his left leg put forward. 5.3 cm. height. 8.35 grams. CONDITION Fair condition. PROVENANCE European Art Dealer since 1970s.