An Egyptian Faience Amulet of Shu, Late Period, Dynasty 26, ca. 664 - 525 BCE Gemstones Condition: With minor losses to

Condition: With minor losses to the shoulders

The sides suggest further carving was done

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but a larger form re-emerged during the 3rd century such as this example

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An Egyptian Faience Amulet of Shu, Late Period, Dynasty 26, ca. 664 - 525 BCE Gemstones Condition: With minor losses toShu, the son of the creator and sun god in the Heliopolitan creation myth, represents the principle of air. Together with his consort, Tefnut the principle of moisture, as well as Geb (earth) and Nut (sky), he was one of the first deities. Shu was responsible for separating Geb and Nut and securing the space of the universe; therefore he also represented the life principle. Amulets of Shu became popular in the Late Period. This blue green glazed