Late Period, 664-332 B.C. Amulet of Isis seated on an elaborate throne decorated with a crosshatch pattern, holding the infant Horus to her breast, supporting his head with her left hand; wearing a long close-fitting sheath dress and striated tripartite wig, surmounted by a crown in the form of her hieroglyphic name-sign, the throne; Horus wearing the sidelock of youth and holding his finger to his mouth; horizontal piercing just above the throne at the back for suspension. Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, p.22, fig. 18b, for similar. 20.16 grams, 65 mm (2 5/8 in.).

Ex Foxwell collection. Acquired from a London gallery. Ex Mr A.S. collection, 1990s.

In ancient Egyptian mythology, Isis was the sister-wife of Osiris and the mother of the sky god Horus. She is associated with aspects of fertility and motherhood and is often depicted in various artworks seated in a nursing pose with her son Horus on her lap.