Egyptian Steatite Lion AmuletAn ancient Egyptian steatite amulet in the form of a recumbent lion on an integral base. Late Period, ca. 700-30 BC. Egyptian amulets representing animals were associated with specific deities. The lion was a symbol of Sekhmet, the Egyptian war goddess. Cf. another steatite example in the Liverpool National Museum, inv. no. 20.9.77.10. Formerly in a New York private collection, acquired at Hotel Drouot, Pescheteau-Badin-Ferrien, Paris, February 10, 1991; previously in French private collection. Inv#: 7311 $500 Guaranteed Authentic |
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