Ancient Egyptian faience amulet Ancient Egyptian Faience amulet of Hatmehyt Fish Goddess Tomb outlet protective Collectible Pendant

600/332 BC – Egypt
Egyptian faience amulet of goddess
Material: faience.
Dating: Egyptian, Late period, 600/332 BC
Origin: Egypt.
Dimensions: 20 mm high, 6 mm wide, 11 mm deep
Condition: In good condition


An elegant and charming faience ring with a tilapia fish on bezel. Amulets with the tilapia fish were perceived to possess fertility power as it was widely considered a symbol or regeneration and reproductive strength in ancient Egypt. Regularly broken in antiquity, this piece was re-joined from three pieces.



Origin: Egypt
Circa: 1600 BC to 1100 BC


An amulet is a personal ornament which, because of its shape, material, or colour, is believed to endow its wearer with certain powers or capabilities and offer protection. The Ancient Egyptians often used amulets to protect themselves against disease. The Egyptian words for 'amulet' come primarily from words meaning 'to guard' or 'protect' and also 'well being'. This faience amulets was made as a votive offering to the gods. Amulets like this were made of all parts of the body and were offered to the gods in prayers for healing. Faience is the oldest artificial substance, first made 5,500 years ago, probably in Egypt. It has a core of quartz particles, and over this a thin glas glaze is applied in different ways. outlet