Egyptian Faience Amulet of Thoth as a Baboon stoneadze this juglet not only reflects

this juglet not only reflects the artistry of Cypriot potters but also carries with it the enduring legacy of trade

Accession Number: 1975

A beautiful survivor of Central Asian craftsmanship shaped by the legacy of Roman technology—its form

They hunted large game such as aurochs

When spun overhead and released with precision

Egyptian Faience Amulet of Thoth as a Baboon stoneadze this juglet not only reflectsNew Kingdom to Third Intermediate Period, c. 1550664 BC, Egypt A fascinating mold formed faience amulet depicting Thoth in his sacred baboon form, rendered in a creamy, pale hue and seated atop a rectangular base. The figure is portrayed with folded arms resting atop bent legs, its thick, textured mane suggested by vertical incisions and cross hatching across the body. A tall suspension loop, now lost, once protruded from the back, indicating its