Offered is a ancient authentic Egyptian amulet of the God Khnum from the time of the New Kingdom. Khnum, also spelled Khnemu, ancient Egyptian god of fertility, associated with water & with procreation. Khnum was worshipped from the 1st dynasty (c. 2925-2775 bce) into the early centuries ce. He was represented as a ram with horizontal twisting horns or as a man with a ram’s head. Khnum or also romanised Khnemu ( Koinē Greek: Χνοῦβις) was one of the earliest-known Egyptian deities, originally the god of the source of the Nile. Since the annual flooding of the Nile brought with it silt & clay, & its water brought life to its surroundings, he was thought to be the creator of the bodies of human children, which he made at a potter’s wheel, from clay, & placed in their mothers’ wombs. He was later described as having moulded the other deities, & he had the titles “Divine Potter” & “Lord of created things from himself”. The worship of Khnum centered on two principal riverside sites, Elephantine & Esna, which were regarded as sacred sites. At Elephantine, he was worshipped alongside Satis & Anuket. At Esna, he was worshiped alongside Menhit, Nebtu, Neith & Heka. Khnum was regarded as the guardian of the source of the Nile River. His significance led to early theophoric names of him, for children, such as Khnum-Khufwy “Khnum is my Protector”, the full name of Khufu, builder of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Measuring approximately 1/4 inch tall & 5/8 inches long, this amulet is totally intact & in original wearable condition. A chance to own a genuine Egyptian antiquity, & this will come with a Certificate of Authenticity & lifetime guarantee. Ancient Egyptian Khnum Amulet in The Form Of A Reclining Ram Faienced Paste New Kingdom - Exceptional Authentic Artifact
