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LOT 61:
A DOUBLE SIDED EGYPTIAN AMULATIC COPPER PLAUGE DEPICTING MAAT, CIRCA 1500 - 1400 B.C.
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A DOUBLE SIDED EGYPTIAN AMULATIC COPPER PLAUGE DEPICTING MAAT, CIRCA 1500 - 1400 B.C.
This rare and exquisite Egyptian amuletic plaque, dating back to the New Kingdom period (circa 1500 - 1400 B.C.), showcases intricate craftsmanship on both sides. The plaque, made from copper, is a significant artifact representing the ancient Egyptian goddess Maat, who embodied truth, justice, and cosmic order.
One side features a detailed depiction of the seated goddess Maat, adorned with her characteristic ostrich feather headdress, alongside other symbolic imagery and hieroglyphs. The opposite side presents a scene of reverence, possibly depicting a figure offering or worshiping in front of a deity, accompanied by additional hieroglyphic symbols.
The plaque, with its beautifully aged patina and finely incised details, offers a unique glimpse into the religious and cultural practices of ancient Egypt. Such artifacts were often used as protective amulets, believed to ensure the wearer’s alignment with the principles of Maat in life and the afterlife.
L: 2.5cm
