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Egyptian Amulets : New Kingdom Faience Hedjet Crown Amulet
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New Kingdom Faience Hedjet Crown Amulet - PF.2994
Origin: Egypt
Circa: 1600
BC
to 600
BC
Dimensions:
1.375" (3.5cm) high
Collection: Egyptian
Style: New Kingdom
Medium: Faience
Additional Information: Found in Israel
$1,500.00
Location: United States
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| Description |
The ancient Egyptians conceived of their country
as two separate lands, north and south, which
became a unified whole at the beginning of the
dynastic period. This popular conception is
probably based on the actual Predynastic division
of the land into separate kingdoms. The
pharaoh was believed to have special religious
and political significance as the unifying force,
which held the state together. This aspect of his
role is frequently represented by the titular
identification of the pharaoh as "ruler of the two
lands". The pharaoh is sometimes depicted
being ritually anointed by Nekhbet and Buto the
goddesses of upper and Lower Egypt,
respectively. Equally important in emphasizing
the pharaoh’s role in unification were the crowns
that he wore. The tall, conical, white crown was
symbolic of Upper Egypt and the flat red crown
symbolized Lower Egypt. The king was shown
with either or wearing the double crown, which is
the red crown surmounted by the white crown.
This elegant faience amulet represents the white
crown of upper (southern) Egypt, which was
protected by the vulture goddess Nekhbet and
the god Set. According to tradition, it was the
king of Upper Egypt who emerged victorious
from the legendary battle between north and
south. Perhaps this amulet commemorates that
ancient victory and is reflective of the pre-
eminence of Thebes.
- (PF.2994)
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