Horus

Egyptian lapis lazuli Horus amulet. Used to have a bronze crown on it's head, lost in antiquity. Throughout the history of the Egyptian nation there are many references in mythology to several different Egyptian gods known as Horus; not just Horus the Egyptian falcon god. The first of these ancient Egyptian gods known as Horus appears in the early days of the Egyptian kingdom. It is believed that the first Horus, sometimes referred to as Horus the Elder, was a falcon god and creator god.

Size: 2,2 cm

Period: c. 400 - 600 B.C.

Material: Lapis Lazuli

Provenance: Private Belgium collection.

2010TG0286     Price  € 1.200,00