An exceptional Egyptian Glazed Faience Plaque, New Kingdom, ca. 1550 - 1069 BCE

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A rare and finely executed faience openwork plaque of rich turquoise, molded in high relief with four wedjat (Eye of Horus) motifs surrounding a central vertical axis of two stacke d djed pillars, creating a balanced and visually powerful composition. Embodying the Egyptian themes of protection, endurance, and resurrection, the plaque is pierced longitudinally for suspension, and is executed in brilliant turquoise blue faience with contrasting yellow and black glaze highlights. The reverse echoes the front in clear incised detail, a refinement seldom seen in such plaques, suggesting production by a master workshop and probable use in a temple setting or high-status burial. The pairing of wedjat and djed imagery conveys layered symbolism: the wedjat offered divine protection and healing, while the djed, associated with Osiris, symbolized stability and eternal life. Combined, they formed a powerful emblem of rebirth and the triumph of order over chaos. Medium: Faience Dimensions: Height: 2 1/8 inches (5.4 cm), Width: 2 3/8 inches (6 cm) Condition: Intact and exceptionally well-preserved. Some scattered areas of minor glaze wear consistent with age and burial. Fine detailing is visible on both obverse and reverse. Presented on a museum-quality custom mount. An exceptional example. Provenance: Formerly in the Carl Tautenhahn Collection, Houston, Texas, acquired in the 1970s, thereafter a private American collection. Show more