Ancient Egyptian revival faience crocodile, with early 20th century pierced and engraved gold lotus flower surround.
The green faience amulet has two thread holes, at the base of the head and tail.
Sobek is a crocodile headed God, Neith’s son, the word derives from ‘to impregnate’ or ‘unite’. He has a dual nature, aggressive and animalistic, fierce and violent but also benevolent, a healer. He is a protective deity, using his fierceness to protect the innocent. Associated with the Nile, he is also a fertility god, his sweat became the water of the Nile and made the valley abundant.
The lotus flowers to the surround also relate to the Nile and rebirth.
An interesting gift for a midwife, historian, zoo-worker or someone that wants protection.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Early 20th century.
Length:
6.3cms.
Faience untested for period.
Condition:
General surface scratches.
Small chips/molding indents to the back of the crocodile.
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Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.
Ancient Egyptian revival faience crocodile, with early 20th century pierced and engraved gold lotus flower surround.
The green faience amulet has two thread holes, at the base of the head and tail.
Sobek is a crocodile headed God, Neith’s son, the word derives from ‘to impregnate’ or ‘unite’. He has a dual nature, aggressive and animalistic, fierce and violent but also benevolent, a healer. He is a protective deity, using his fierceness to protect the innocent. Associated with the Nile, he is also a fertility god, his sweat became the water of the Nile and made the valley abundant.
The lotus flowers to the surround also relate to the Nile and rebirth.
An interesting gift for a midwife, historian, zoo-worker or someone that wants protection.
Marks:
Apparently unmarked with regard metal or maker.
Date:
Early 20th century.
Length:
6.3cms.
Faience untested for period.
Condition:
General surface scratches.
Small chips/molding indents to the back of the crocodile.
By clicking to ‘Purchase’ you agree to having read the Important Information for Purchasers.
Our primary concern is that you are pleased with your purchase. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you like about a product before clicking purchase. We appreciate patina and the ‘age’ that older pieces acquire, because of this we do not polish pieces to strip away the age (though your local jeweller may be willing to do this for you for a small fee). Secondhand, vintage and antique pieces will naturally show scratches and small marks, these will often appear more noticeable in the enlarged images that we have made available for you. Our images are as realistic as they can be. Although any appreciable defects/damages will be mentioned please do inspect the images as they do form a part of the condition report.
Antique items may longer not be suitable for everyday wear or may benefit from thoughtful consideration when worn with care.