{"title":"Antiques:Antiquities:Egyptian","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-blue-jar-ex-gustave-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Blue Jar Ex. Gustave Jequier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cem\u003eAncient Egyptian Blue Jar dating to the Late Period to Prolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C. Ovoid in form, on a flat base, with an off-set disk rim and twin horizontal lugs on the shoulders. 4 ¼ inches (10.7) cm high. Piece shown on the History Channel.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson of the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best know for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. The works of art presented here were given to a sibling who emigrated to the US in the late 1940’s; the collection later passed to their daughter, Jéquier’s niece.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29472173577,"sku":"SGD-361","price":9995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Jar1.jpg?v=1484702163"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-marble-head-of-horus-child-ex-gustave-jequier","title":"Ancient Egyptian Marble Head of Horus child Ex. Gustave Jequier","description":"\u003cspan face=\"verdana, arial, helvetica\" size=\"-1\" style=\"font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere you find a fine marble head of the child horus. Unfortunately the side-lock is no longer present. Horus child is wearing the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. On the front of the crown we find a uraeus or cobra. Portion of finger on the lips still present. This is one of the finest small marble heads I have seen. Measure 4 inches and is intact as shown. Dates to circa the the later part of the Late Period to early Ptolemaic Period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Gustave Jequier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthenticated by Gayle Gibson, \"Egyptologist\", Royal Ontario Museum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"verdana, arial, helvetica\" size=\"-1\" style=\"font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica;\"\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best know for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. The works of art presented here were given to a sibling who emigrated to the US in the late 1940’s; the collection later passed to their daughter, Jéquier’s niece.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30231962185,"sku":"SGD-465","price":6500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Marble1.jpg?v=1486149164"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-terracotta-harpokrates-riding-horse-ex-gustav-jequier","title":"Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Harpokrates Riding Horse Ex. Gustav Jequier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe are pleased to offer this ancient Egyptian terracotta depicting a Harpokrates riding a horse, the god wearing a short tunic and a pschent-crown, his right index finger raised to his lip. Measures 6.5 inches long, dates to circa 1st century AD.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExhibited at Christies Auction House, USA, 2007\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson of the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlmost identical piece published: J. Eisenberg, Art of the Ancient World, 2011, no. 187.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30232651145,"sku":"SGD-363","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/egyptian_horse1.jpg?v=1486150253"},{"product_id":"an-ancient-egyptian-limestone-relief-ex-gustave-jequier","title":"An Ancient Egyptian Limestone Relief Ex. Gustave Jequier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeautiful Ancient Egyptian relief from the collection of Gustave Jéquier. This lovely limestone relief shows the head of Ibis headed Thoth wearing the lunar crescent on his head. On his left we see Ptah or scribe wearing a skull cap with ureaus. Over the head of Ptah\/scribe we see what appears to be a large moon. This pieces measures approx 9.25\" inches x 8.75\" inches and was split in few sections, however now mended. Circa Late Period. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThoth is perhaps one of the oldest gods of Ancient Egypt, though he is not a part of the famous Heliopolitan Ennead. He is one of the ten members of the dynasty of gods who ruled earth before the Turin Royal Canon or earthly kings. The primacy of Thoth is suggested in the fascinating story told by Plutarch (Isis and Osiris, 12) that Greek Hermes or Egyptian Thoth, won five extra days for the year by playing a game with Selene (moon). These five extra days became the birthdays for the deities Osiris, Horus, Seth, Isis, and Nephthys. As we know Thoth is the patron god of scribes and lord of the sacred writings, judge, legislator, recorder of decisions and pronouncements, arbiter of disputs and founder of temples. He is the personification of thought and restorer of order and harmony. The roots are certainly to be found in Ramesside Egypt starting with the Memphite Theology and on the walls of the Hibis temple.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. William Bill Jamieson (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan face=\"verdana, arial, helvetica\" size=\"-1\" style=\"font-family: verdana, arial, helvetica;\"\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best know for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. The works of art presented here were given to a sibling who emigrated to the US in the late 1940’s; the collection later passed to their daughter, Jéquier’s niece.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30584323529,"sku":"SGD-380a","price":35000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/egyptian_limestone_relief.jpg?v=1486672608"},{"product_id":"egyptian-alabaster-vessel-late-period-664-332-b-c","title":"Egyptian Alabaster Vase Vessel, Late Period, 664–332 B.C","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eElegant ancient Egyptian alabaster vessel. Dates to circa the Late Period, 664–332 B.C..  Rich brown and cream colour, has a squat form with rounded base and closing rim to flared lip. Some hairlines otherwise in excellent condition. Measure 5.4 inches in diameter. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Dr. Charels Muses, collected in Egypt in the 1950's.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29010948259914,"sku":"GD-85020190613","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Alabaster_5.jpg?v=1581259405"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-terracotta-heads-ex-gustave-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Terracotta Heads Ex. Gustave Jequier 1868-1946","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwo 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 . Late Period to Ptolemaic Period , 664-30 B.C.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto ,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29097565257802,"sku":"GD-381","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Egyptian_terracotta_head_1.jpg?v=1564077139"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-lentoid-bead-ex-gustav-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Lentoid Bead Ex. Gustav Jequier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVery detailed, Ancient Egyptian rounded lentoid bead with crossed flower and scroll pattern .Measurement: 1.1 x 1.1 x .5 cm. Material\/colour: Glazed steatite. Beige bead with turquoise blue pigment remaining in pattern on reverse. Technique: stone carving with glaze; pierced for suspension \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: Back is worn and chipped, but still shows signs of the original bright blue glaze. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate: This pattern originated in the Second Intermediate Period, circa 1782 - 1555 bce, but was popular into New Kingdom and even Third Intermediate Period.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Identification and Interpretation: Round lentoid bead, crossed pattern of floral motif with spiral scrolls. Function and Meaning: A bead from a necklace or bracelet. “The origin and interpretation of the geometric designs are obscure. While they may have had a purely ornamental purpose, it is possible that they possessed magical significance which was the reason for their widespread appearance . . . “(see Ben-Tor, below.) Parallels: see Daphna Ben-Tor, The Scarab, p.31, type VIII- 4. This is a fairly common type. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011) \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29097649799242,"sku":"GD-535","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/egyptian_bead_1.jpg?v=1564078015"},{"product_id":"egyptian-faience-amulet-of-sky-goddess-nut-as-a-sow-ex-gustave-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Egyptian Faience Amulet of Sky Goddess Nut as a Sow Ex Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRare pendant amulet of fecundity, in blue faience, depicts the sky-goddess (mother goddess) Nut as a sow. Seems to be suckling or swallowing her piglets. Dates to the Third Intermediate Period (1085-760 BC). Measures 1 inch in length. “The sky goddess whose arched body formed the vault of heaven gave birth to the sun each dawn and swallowed him each dusk; conversely, she bore the myriad stars each evening and gobbled them up each dawn. It is not surprising that, as mother of the stars, she should have taken the form of a great sow, for the female pig’s habit of eating her own piglets must have been well known. Glazed composition amulets of a vast rooting sow, either walking alone or with up to seven piglets marching between her legs, first occur in Third Intermediate period burials. . . Such amulets were intended to endow their wearer with fecundity” (Andrews 1994:35). Fecundity, derived from the word fecund, generally refers to the ability to reproduce\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor reference see: Andrews, Carol, 1994. Amulets of Ancient Egypt. University of Texas Press, Texas. p. 35\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29267599491146,"sku":"GD-427","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/egyptian_goddess_nut.jpg?v=1565980900"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-faience-wedjat-eye-amulet-horus-ex-gustave-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye Amulet – Horus Ex. Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003eWedjet; also known as the eye of Horus is a very powerful symbol in Ancient Egypt. It represents the \"eye\" of the Falcon (Horus) who represents the Sun. This wedjat most likely served as a talisman for protection which could also bring strength and prosperity. Most likely used in the funerary process and often placed on the deceased. From circa the Late Period and measures 3\/4\" length. Looks much better than the photo would indicate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e “un amuleto \"udjat\" in \"faïence\" d’epoca tarda, destinato alla protezione del defunto; veniva posto, assieme a scarabei e geni funerari, tra le bende della mummia” ARCHEOMISTERI ,Michele Manher; 2004\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eL'occhio di Horo, antichi egiziani, amuleto egiziano, Scarabeo egiziano, amuleto in faïence, ägyptisch, ägyptische, Ägypten, Altertumskunde.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. 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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. Nice white pigment still present, with slight damage to the left foot. Head re-attached as shown. Great example and quality from a well provenanced collection! Measures 6.5 inches in height. Greek-Roman Period, 332 BC to 395 AD.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor reference see: \"Hellenistic and Roman Terracottas from Egypt\", László Török (L'ERMA, 1995)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. 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Measures 1\" in length.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eShabaka was the second ruler of the Nubian line (25th dynasty) to rule Egypt. Scholars have generally agreed that he came to the throne in about 715 B.C. However, some think that it may have been 712 B.C. Shabaka's throne name is Neferkare, which means \"Beautiful is the soul of Re\". Re was a sun god in Egyptian mythology. During the early part of his reign, Shabaka encountered some opposition from the Saites and Bakenranef, who had been the last pharaoh of the 24th dynasty. That dynasty had been the last of Egypt's third intermediate period. Records of Shabaka's final victory over these opponents have not been found, but it can be assumed that he defeated them. Evidence indicates that the Nubians were clearly in control of Egypt. Shabaka had several wives. They were:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueen Tabakenamun - She was given a lot of responsibility as a queen. For example, she held the position of Priestess of Hathor, Mistress of Tepihu (Aophroditopolis). Tabakenamun was also Priestess of Hathor of Iunyt (Dendara) and held the office of Priestess of Neit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQueen Mesbat - She was very likely the mother of the high priest of Amun, Harenmakhet. Her name is inscribed on Harenmakhet's sarcophagus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eQalhata - This queen was the mother of Shabaka's son Tantamani.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eA signifcant manuscript of Shabaka's reign is inscribed on the Shabaka Stone. This text tells of the theology of the gods and creation. The Shabaka Stone is basalt; it is now in the British Museum in London.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMany building projects took place during the reign of Shabaka. It is obvious that he intended to be on the good side of the clergy. Shabaka had many religious centers built. They include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eMemphis (cult center of Ptah) Abydos (Osiris) Edfu (Horus) Dendara (Hathor) Esna (Knum) Shabaka enlarged the entrance of the Ptah temple. He also had the \"Treasury of Shabaka\" constructed between the northern wall of the Iput-Isut and the Akh-Menu. Shabaka died in 702 B.C. and was buried at El-Kurru in Nubia. His burial place was a steep sided pyramid. Shebitku became the new king. It is uncertain whether Shebitku was a son of Shabaka. It has been speculated that he was a son of Piye, the predecessor of Shabaka. Neal Robbins\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor reference see: Aidan Dodson \u0026amp; Dyan Hilton: The Complete Royal Families of Ancient Egypt. 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Large chip missing from upper left of Bes image.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Date: New Kingdom, probably Ramesside. Reportedly from Sakkara.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Identification and Interpretation: Scarab has a tiny body and large legs. This style is usually found in Ramesside contexts. The figure on the back is the god Bes, shown standing facing forward, with a crown of at least four large feathers on his head. His bandy legs are bent and his tail hangs down between his legs. Bes is encircled by a decorative band. Workmanship: competent\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Function and Meaning: This scarab would have been worn in life as an amulet to attract fertility and ward off pain in childbirth, dangers to babies, mothers, and men far from home. Bes is the most popular household god.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Parallels: For this style of Scarab, see Portland 29.16.57a, British Museum 1914.2.16.37; for similar image of Bes, see Ben-Tor, #12, p.74.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Provenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946) Ex. 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Crossed pattern of floral motif with spiral scrolls.  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkmanship: competent\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunction and Meaning: A bead from a necklace or bracelet. “The origin and interpretation of the geometric designs are obscure. While they may have had a purely ornamental purpose, it is possible that they possessed magical significance which was the reason for their widespread appearance . . . “(see Ben-Tor, below.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eParallels: see Daphna Ben-Tor, The Scarab, p.31, type VIII- 4. This is a fairly common type.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. 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Six scarabs offer powerful protection for life itself, and the rebirth into the Afterlife that was the dream of every Ancient Egyptian.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetween the two rows of beetles are three small features which are badly worn and difficult to interpret. If the small features between the two main rows of scarabs are also to be read as kheperu, the image becomes that of the Ennead, the Nine Great Gods of Egypt: Atum, Shu and Tefnut, Geb and Nut, Osiris, Isis, Nephthys and Sutekh.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVerso: In a cartouche is the symbol nefer which means ‘beautiful’ but also ‘perfection.’ On either side of the cartouche, the sign for shemsu bodyguard, protects the perfect life of the owner. Beneath the cartouche an ankh offers eternal life guarded by mirror images of the Red Crown, deshret, help to imbue the owner with the power of a king. This crown also represents the goddess Neith, who was at once a Creatrix, warrior, and the goddess who provided linen for the dead. Between the two wishes are two eyes - not wedjet eyes of protection, but unadorned human eyes. These, rare in the New Kingdom, though common in the Roman period, protect the vision of the deceased in the Next World. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkmanship: Very good.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunction and Meaning: This piece was strung to be worn. The amuletic functions of the signs would be equally valuable for the living or the dead. The wear and tear on the scarabs would suggest that the amulet was worn in life. 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This example measures 6 inches and is damaged as shown, circa 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury A.D.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally 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. The Coptic period therefore starts at the 1st millennium of the Christian era, when Christianity thrived in Egypt. Coptic artist draws inspiration and influence from ancient Egypt, classic Greece, Rome and Near Eastern art. Although Coptic art is in general associated with Christianity, many of its motifs are clearly non-Christian in form as with this example. The style of Coptic art evolved from the late antique art of Egypt, retaining Greek and Roman influences. The stylistic nature of Coptic art moved away from the \"natural\" style we see in Greek and Roman art of the human form. Outlines and detail are very simplified and this terracotta women is an excellent example of this style. Some of the archaeological sites are El-Bagawat, Oxyrhynchus, Sakkara, Bawit, and Antinoë.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best known for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. 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This artifact measures 5.95 inches is well preserved with reddish wash.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eOriginally 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. The Coptic period therefore starts at the 1st millennium of the Christian era, when Christianity thrived in Egypt. Coptic artist draws inspiration and influence from ancient Egypt, classic Greece, Rome and Near Eastern art. Although Coptic art is in general associated with Christianity, many of its motifs are clearly non-Christian in form as with this example. The style of Coptic art evolved from the late antique art of Egypt, retaining Greek and Roman influences. The stylistic nature of Coptic art moved away from the \"natural\" style we see in Greek and Roman art of the human form. Outlines and detail are very simplified and this terracotta women is an excellent example of this style. Some of the archaeological sites are El-Bagawat, Oxyrhynchus, Sakkara, Bawit, and Antinoë.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best known for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. 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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. Horus the Egyptian Har, was the Hellenistic god known to Greeks as Harpocrates, in Egyptian Har-pa-khered which meant \"Har, the Child”. Also in this lot a small headless Harpokrates. Nice example for the main figure from a well provenanced collection! Measures 6 inches in height.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLate Period to Ptolemaic Period 664-30 B.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. 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He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. 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Sometimes these \"dummy\" Canopic jars were placed in a Canopic box and other times they were placed within holes in the floor. This example is intact said for missing section to one side as seen in the photo. Made of a single piece of limestone, the top is contiguous with the bottom and there is no inner cavity. During the Third Intermediate Period, between the 21st and 25th dynasties, a change in embalming practices led to the temporary abandonment of canopic jars. Measures 4 inches and approx 1\/2 lb. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eDuring mummification certain organs were removed, such as the lungs, the liver, the stomach, and the intestines. Taken out, they were embalmed separately, and stored in canopic jars. These vessels were named after a Greek sailor named Canopus, who is believed to be buried at Canopus (Abuqir) in the western Delta and worshiped there in the form of a human-headed jar. Each of the organs was identified by the jar they lay in. The Four Sons of Horus were used as keep of the organs: the liver with Imsety (man's head), the lungs with Hapy (baboon's head), the stomach with Duamutef (jackal's head), and the intestines with Qebehsenuef (falcon's head). The four gods were in turn placed under the protection of four goddesses, Imsety being associated with Isis, Hapy with Nephthys, Duamutef with Neith, and Qebehsenuef with Selkis. This example however was only used for symbolic reasons and would have never made it to become a functional jar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor reference see: Reisner, Canopics, Published in 1967. Impr. de l'Institut français d'archeìologie orientale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best known for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. The works of art presented here were given to a sibling who emigrated to the US in the late 1940’s; the collection later passed to their daughter, Jéquier’s niece.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31844197367882,"sku":"GD-423","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Qebehsenuef-canopic-jar-head.jpg?v=1584278011"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-scarab-with-hathor-headed-sistrum-ex-gustav-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Scarab with Hathor headed Sistrum Ex Gustav Jequier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentification and Interpretation: Hathor-headed sistrum flanked by uraei (cobras) crowned by sundisks. Both the sistrum and the uraei are symbols of female divine power. 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Nice details, in good condition and displays well. Measures 1.9 inches in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31879713783882,"sku":"GD-511","price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Egyptian-bronze-cobra.jpg?v=1585511235"},{"product_id":"alabaster-ancient-egyptian-alabastron-circa-2700-bc","title":"Alabaster, Ancient Egyptian Alabastron, circa 2700 BC","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAncient Egypt alabastron made certainly by a master craftsman. With its perfect teardrop shape, two delicate lug handles, and partially flared rim, this alabastron demonstrates Egyptian mastery of shaping stone! From the Early Dynastic period and in excellent condition save for the damage to the rim. Wonderful colour showing on this piece. Measures 5.8cm in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: D.K. Berlin via German Auction 11.5.1976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference: Aston, B. Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, Heidelberg, 1994; and Lyliquist, C. Egyptian Stone Vessels: Khian through Tuthmosis IV, New York, 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eArnold, Dorothea, When the Pyramids Were Built: Egyptian Art of the Old Kingdom. 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Measures 5.2 cm in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: D.K. Berlin via German Auction 11.17.1974\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eReference: Aston, B. Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, Heidelberg, 1994; and Lyliquist, C. Egyptian Stone Vessels: Khian through Tuthmosis IV, New York, 1995.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eArnold, Dorothea, When the Pyramids Were Built: Egyptian Art of the Old Kingdom. 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Carved extremities on sides in natural form retaining some dark material in crevices.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurement: 2.3 x 1.8 x .85 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial: light brown stone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnique: carved, pierced lengthwise.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: areas of wear on both top and bottom, with much of Clypeus worn away. There are losses to the lightly etched borderline surrounding the inscription, apparently from wear. Chip from between wing cases with scratch leading almost to scuttellum.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate: New Kingdom ; reportedly from Sakkara.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBottom: Divine name Amun with ankh-was-neb (all life and power or Lord of Life and Power) formula underneath. (The two was signs face each other on the scarab.) .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkmanship: competent carving on now worn back, clear and skillful carving on bottom.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunction and Meaning: Originally threaded for bracelet, necklace, or mounted on a ring. Probably worn in life, as suggested by wear at ends.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eComments: Although clearly a writing of the common ankh-was-neb formula, the deep carving of the top of the ankh sign and its slight separation from the base provide a possible additional reading of ‘re’ for Amun-re with the two was scepters standing in adoration on each side. The inscription could also be read ‘Amun-re, lord of the two powers’      \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. 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Late Period to Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. 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Sometimes the legs are very clearly detailed, but in this case they are merely suggested on the bottom of the scarab,\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkmanship: nicely detailed head and legs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunction and Meaning: Underbelly pierced from side to side for stitching to mummy wrappings. Such scarabs are often found in groups on the chest of Late Period Mummies. Scarab provides guarantee of renewal and rebirth in the next life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParallels: Portland Art Museum 29.16.21a, See also Andrews, Amulets, p. 59, plate 59 for a number of examples from the British Museum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31939841654858,"sku":"","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Ancient-Egyptian-Naturalistic-Scarab.jpg?v=1587086423"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-scaraboid-inscribed-with-glyphs-ex-gustav-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Scaraboid Inscribed with Glyphs Ex Gustav Jequier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurement: 1.6 x 1.1 x 1.55 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial\/colour: black ceramic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnique: The back, head and clypeus have minimal detail. The longitudinal piercing has worn through into the back on top and bottom suggested extended contact with an abrasive stringing material.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: The unorthodox shape of the scaraboid may have resulted from faulty firing. Abraded at the edge, a deep chip divides the back into 1\/3 and 2\/3. The glyphs are distinct and clear, almost as if punched into the surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate: Late New Kingdom – early Third Intermediate period, c. 1182-715 BC  \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentification and Interpretation: Inscription is Nefer-kheper-re’ – Beautiful is the transformation of Re. This is similar to the throne name of Akhenaten, Neferkheperure, which, however, is always written with the plural strokes after the scarab. 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This symbol of Osiris god of the underworld was a potent symbol of regeneration and was made to accompany the dead on to its journey. What the form represents is unknown to this day. It could represent a leafless tree, a pole a spine. Eventually the common belief was that it represented the backbone or spine of the god Osiris.Dates to the Roman Period. Top part re-glued. Measures 1 .7 inches in height.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best known for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. 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The ‘S’ curves are typical of the earlier period, but the central rosette design with opposed water lily shapes at the long ends are similar to lentoids found at Medinet Habu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. 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Measures 1 1\/4 inches high.\u003cbr\u003eIn very good condition, and a much better piece than the picture captivates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Purchased from an English collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32453945065546,"sku":"GD-308","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Faience-amulet-Isis-Horus.jpg?v=1598997498"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-alabaster-vessels-ex-gustave-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Alabaster Vessels – Ex. 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William Jamieson (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontarion Museum Toronto and Christie's.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best know for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. 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Measures 1\" inch in height. Very nice piece!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhile it was alive the Apis bull was regarded as the Ba of Ptah and its sanctuary was near the temple of Ptah in Mennefer. The sanctuary was positioned near the bull's embalming house and this is how the bull became associated to Osiris after death. Greek historian, Herodotus wrote that the Apis bull was conceived from a bolt of lightning, with the image of a vulture on his back (similar to this example) double hairs on his tail and a scarab mark under his tongue. Also was created with a black with a white diamond on his forehead. Lightning was thought to be Ptah by the Egyptians thus in the form of a celestial fire, who mated with a heifer. Due to the fact that he had a creation god as his father this linked and gave the Apis bull the status of a fertility symbol. The heifer that produced the bull was venerated as a form of the goddess Isis. There was only one Apis bull at a time, and the cult of the Apis bull started at the beginning of Egyptian history. While alive, the bull was known as the 'Spokesman' of Ptah and his 'Glorious Soul'. \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany animals played a part in the religious life of ancient Egypt as many of the examples offered by Galleria Delvecchio portray. However, the sacred bull of Apis is perhaps the best known and when the bull died it was embalmed. Near the centre of Memphis many of the large tables where the bulls were embalmed have survived. The mummified bull was buried at Saqqara. From the New Kingdom onwards the burials took place at the Serapeum, a maze of large underground caverns in the desert. Each Apis bull had its own sarcophagus and was thus placed in one of these large underground chambers. On stone stelae set into the walls of the burial place was recorded the particulars regarding its birth and death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor reference see: G. Robins, The art of ancient Egypt (London, The British Museum Press, 1997)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEx. 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On the front we find six alveoli, and solar disks which were meant to be filled with faience or glass paste, some of which is still present. Has what appears to be a suspension loop on the back. Dates to the Late period and measures 1.5\" inches in height. Great condition!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEx. 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He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best known for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. The works of art presented here were given to a sibling who emigrated to the US in the late 1940’s; the collection later passed to their daughter, Jéquier’s niece.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32454034718794,"sku":"GD-482","price":7500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Ancient-Egyptian-Clappers.jpg?v=1599000862"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-steatite-scarab-with-apis-bull","title":"Ancient Egyptian Steatite Scarab with Apis Bull","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eScarab with name of the Apis Bull\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurement: 1.1 x.9 x.4 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial\/colour: creamy white steatite, no traces of glazing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnique: stone carving; pierced lengthwise; double line between wing-covers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: slight wear on back.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate: Ptolemaic-Roman\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentification and Interpretation: An inverted neb sign crowns the glyphs for the Egyptian name of the Apis bull, Hap. The whole could be read, Hap is Lord. The Apis Bull was an avatar of the god Ptah. The living animal was kept at Memphis, which was, naturally, the centre of his cult.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkmanship: Vertical lines are carved inside the neb sign and there was some attempt at showing texture inside the aspirated ‘h’ sound, shown as a twist of flax. The carving is not well spaced, nor particularly elegant.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eScarab: Clypeus clearly shown as are humeral callosities; legs merely indicated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunction and Meaning: The Apis bull was a manifestation of Ptah the Creator God during life, and was considered the ba of Osiris \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein the Afterlife. The power and virility of the bull enhanced this life and guaranteed the ability to survive death and enjoy the next. This piece could have been worn in life or death.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParallels: see Ben-Tor, p.74, No. 7; 76.31.3499, for the god Ptah.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32454038487114,"sku":"GD-547","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Egyptian-Steatite-Scarab-Apis-Bull.jpg?v=1599001201"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-steatite-cowroid-with-khepri-ex-gustav-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Steatite Cowroid with Khepri Ex. Gustav Jequier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurement: 1.4 x 1 x .5 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial\/colour: creamy white steatite\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnique: stone carving; no trace of glaze; pierced lengthwise\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: either carving of the glyphs or drilling of the hole for suspension lead to holes opening up in bottom of glyphs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate: Second Intermediate Period\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentification and Interpretation: Cowroids always have a connotation of female sexuality. The scarabs beetle pushes a ball (the sun) in front of him, an image of solar renewal. The glyphs could be understood as an image of the god of Dawn, Khepri, the god of change and new beginnings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkmanship: Both the Re and the Kheper signs are so deeply carved that they have broken through into the passage for threading. The scarab is very well carved, with attention to detail of wing-covers and legs.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunction and Meaning: Such an amulet could have been worn in life or death to ensure renewal for its owner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eParallels: see Schultz, Kheperu (2007), p.81, Cat. No. 53, acc. no. 42.389. The Baltimore specimen is a scarab, rather than a cowroid.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32454040813642,"sku":"GD-537","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Egyptian-Steatite-Cowroid-Khepri.jpg?v=1599001449"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-bead-with-baboon-scarab-ex-gustav-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Bead with Baboon and Nefer symbol - Scarab Ex. Gustav Jequier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeasurement: 1.1 x .8 x 2.5 cm\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterial\/colour: cream-coloured glazed steatite.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTechnique: carved stone; pierced longitudinally.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition: crackling of glaze on top; small chip from edge near nefer symbol.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDate: Twenty-sixth Dynasty\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIdentification and Interpretation: Image of ape with Nefer and Re above.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWorkmanship: smooth and well made bead with charming baboon very skillfully carved on one side.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFunction and Meaning: In Ancient Egyptian mythology, baboons rose early to greet the rising Sun. They figure prominently in the vignette from the Book of Going Forth by Day incorrectly labeled Spell 16, and in other Underworld texts. This monkey holds a nefer symbol in his two hands and stands on his hind legs. Above him is the disk of the sun.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLack of wear suggests it was strung into bead net or necklace for a mummy.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eComments: Main items of this collection are from Sakkara. Therefore this bead may be associated with the catacombs of the baboons. Baboons were, however, mummified and buried in catacombs in many other places as well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReferences by Russel Rudzwick; see :\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Brunton,Guy. Matmar, Plate LXIII, Nos. 119 to 125, XXII to XXVth Dyn. (Cemetery 67-155), text is silent, but very similar to this.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2. Grenfell, Alice. Amuletic Scarabs, Etc., for the Deceased, in Recueil de Travaux Relatifs a la Philologie et a L’Archaeologie, Paris, 1908; pp. 105 to 120; pages 113-114, Plate II, No. 87.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Keel,Othmar. Corpus IV, 2013, pages 656-657; 22nd Dyn., found at Bet Schemesch, scaraboid like yours, ape with nefer. See O’Connell\/Rose\/Toombs, p. 86, plate 9A.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. Matouk, Fouad. Corpus du Scarabee Egyptien, Volume 2, Beirut, 1979: Page 388, Nos. 775 and 776.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Petrie, W.M.F. Buttons \u0026amp; Design Scarabs, London, 1925: Plate XIII, Nos. 844 \u0026amp; 845.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Sarr, John. Gayer-Anderson Scarab Collection, Portland Art Museum; page 36, No. 29.16.43a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32454044188746,"sku":"GD-539","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Egyptian-Bead-Baboon-Scarab.jpg?v=1599001707"},{"product_id":"ancient-egyptian-ushabti-of-padihor-ex-gustave-jequier-1868-1946","title":"Ancient Egyptian Ushabti of Padihor Ex. Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cu data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHere you find a dark green glazed ushabti of Padihor with a lappet-wig, a nicely modelled face with a beard and parallel hands in relief. The front is inscribed with incised hieroglyphs and the back, a blank pillar. Was broken above the foot and reattached. Tiny piece of faience missing on the top of the head. Measure 5 3\/4 inches in height. Circa 30th Dynasty.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProvenance: Collected by Gustave Jéquier (1868-1946)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEx. Billy Jamieson Collection, 2009 (1954-2011)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAuthentication: Gayle Gibson, Royal Ontario Museum Toronto \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe translation, Top to bottom, reading right to left:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e to brighten the path (of) (with an extra 't' at the end under the snake, as though the scribe was not quite sure what he was writing)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e the deceased (called, \"The Osiris\")\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e maybe a continuation of the title, though a bit odd. Literally it's part of Osiris ( the final sign is the 'god' determinative.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Pa Di (the gift of)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"Hr\"- Horus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e (of) Mehen\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Born\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e of\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e9 \u0026amp; 10. Sat-r-bw. (Usually written as Sat-er-bu)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHis mother's name ends on the foot of the shabti as the artist did not judge the space properly. This is certainly the same man whose two calcite canopic jars are in the Cairo Museum, possibly found at Meir before 1917. (Annales des Service, XVII, 1917) p.31-2.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe whole thing is typical of shabtis of this period: To brighten the path of the Osiris, Pa-di-Hor-Mehen, born of Saterbu.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences: Birrell, M., \"Ushabtis in the Macquarie University Ancient History Teaching Collection\", Bulletin of the Australian Centre for Egyptology, vol 2 (Sydney, 1991) Janes, G., \"Shabtis: A Private View\" (Cybele, 2002)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKaczmarczyk, A., \"Ancient Egyptian Faience: an analytical survey of Egyptian faience from Predynastic to Roman times\" Kanawati, N., \"The tomb and its significance in Ancient Egypt\" (Giza, 1987)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNicholson, P., \"Egyptian Faience and Glass\" (Buckinghamshire, 1993)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePetrie, W.M.F., \"Shabtis\" (London, 1935) Schneider, H. D., \"Shabtis\" vols. 1-3 (Leiden, 1977)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRanke, H., \"Die Agyptischen Personannamen\" vols. 1-2 (Holstein, 1935)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShaw, I \u0026amp; Nicholson, P., \"The British Museum Dictionary of Ancient Egypt\" (Cairo, 2002)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStewart, H., \"Egyptian shabtis\" (Buckinghamshire, 1995)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGalleria Delvecchio .… “is pleased to present a collection of Egyptian antiquities assembled by the celebrated Swiss Egyptologist Gustave Jéquier. Jéquier was born in 1868 in Neuchatel. He first studied in Paris under Gaston Maspero (1846-1916) and later went to Berlin before joining the de Morgan expedition to Persia, during which time he contributed to the discovery and decipherment of the code of Hammurabi. Gustave Jéquier was a giant in the field of Egyptology whose contributions are far too numerous to list here. He is best known for his association with the French Institute in Cairo which enabled him to engage in seminal research at the pyramid site of the Old Kingdom. He also completed the work begun at Abydos by his Swiss compatriot, [Henri] Eduard Naville (1844-1926). The two are considered to be Switzerland’s most preeminent Egyptologists. One of Jéquier’s most important discoveries was the 13th Dynasty pyramid of Khendjer. He wrote extensively on his history of Egyptian architecture, and published on philology and religion as well. Gustave Jéquier died in 1946 in the city in which he was born, and most of his collection was acquired by the University of Basel. The works of art presented here were given to a sibling who emigrated to the US in the late 1940’s; the collection later passed to their daughter, Jéquier’s niece.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32489680961610,"sku":"GD-420","price":2850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1721\/6379\/products\/Ushabti-of-Padihor.jpg?v=1600457815"}],"url":"https:\/\/gdancientart.com\/collections\/antiques-antiquities-egyptian.oembed?page=5","provider":"Galleria Delvecchio Ancient Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}