Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN BLACK STONE FALCON-SHAPED PENDANT

EGYPTIAN BLACK STONE FALCON-SHAPED PENDANT - Ca. 664 - 30 BC.A small amulet carved from black hardstone depicting the god Horus in the shape of a falcon. The dignified falcon stands tall atop an integral rectangular plinth with delineated legs, holds both wings against the sides of its breast, and features a perforated suspension loop protruding just above the broad tail feathers. A pair of ovoid eyes and a conical beak imbue the pendant with an attractive visage and a characteristic avian presentation.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.For similar see: Andrews C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, British Museum Press, 1994.Size: 19mm x 17mm; Weight: 7g.Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.