A small pale blue glazed faience amulet depicting Horus the child, identified by the finger to the mouth and the sidelock of youth. He wears a sun disc on his head and is seated on top of a lotus blossom pedestal. Integral suspension loop on the back of his head. Small size but lovely detail and a rare depiction.
 
Egyptian Late Period: Circa 6th to 1st century BC.
 
Very fine condition generally; missing front right corner of the slab base, otherwise intact.
Height 28 mms (1.1 ins)
 
Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer. Acquired from Superior, LA. 1976. Ex. Louis Blumka collection. Acquired 1958 from The Minneapolis institute of Art, who purchased it from the Drexl Museum. 1915. Ex. Anthony Drexl. Acquired 1895. #EL01.219. 1995 Published Temple Tomb and Dwelling #103. Exhibited: CSUSB off and on 1996-2023.