Egyptian, Carved Aqua Blue Stone Frog Amulet, New Kingdom, 1567

	Guest. Please login or register. MAIN MENU RECENT ADDITIONS PRICE REDUCTIONS ROMAN GREEK JUDEAN & BIBLICAL BYZANTINE BOOKS & SUPPLIES COLLECTING THEMES ANTIQUITIES

About Forum
Shopping at Forum
Our Guarantee
Payment Options
Shipping Options & Fees
Privacy & Security
Contact Us
FAQ

Egyptian, Carved Aqua Blue Stone Frog Amulet, New Kingdom, 1567 - 1085 B.C.

Home > Catalog > Antiquities > Antiquities by Type > Amulets > AS34523

^{Egyptian, Carved Aqua Blue Stone Frog Amulet, New Kingdom, 1567 - 1085 B.C.}

The frog was a symbol of the Egyptian goddess of birth, Heget. Her priestesses were midwives and women often wore frog amulets during childbirth. Heget was said to have breathed life in to the new body of Horus and some of her amulets include the phrase, "I am the resurrection." Curiously, early Christians adopted the frog as a symbol of Christ's resurrection.

AS34523. Frog amulet; 1.6 cm (5/8") long; semi-clear aqua blue stone, seated, holed for suspension, Superb, very rare; $1440.00

Catalog current as of Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Page created in 0.296 seconds FORUM ANCIENT COINS