Comprising three restrung, multi-stranded composition necklaces composed of mainly annular and tubular polychrome beads. 65 grams total, 68-70 cm long

Acquired before 1979.
From the private collection of Mr F. A., South Kensington, London, UK; thence by descent 2014.

Drilled horizontally for suspension; incuse schematic animal on base. 1.5 grams, 12 mm

Acquired 1969-1999.
London collection of the late Mr S.M., thence by descent.

With a bulbous shoulder, everted rim and U-shaped foot; accompanied by an acrylic display base. 173 grams, 11.8 cm high

Ex North Yorkshire deceased estate, 1990s.

Drilled through the eyes for suspension; simple detailing to both faces. 0.39 grams, 12 mm

From an early 20th century collection.

See Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pp.62-63, for discussion.

With square-section band and impressed texture detailing. 12.3 grams, 26.85 mm overall, 20.25 mm internal diameter (approximate size British T 1/2, USA 9 3/4, Europe 21.89, Japan 21)

From the collection of an EU gentleman formed in the early 2000s.
Acquired on the UK market.

Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 117, for type.

In silk and wool from a tunic or wall hanging, comprising: (i) a corner fragment of a tapestry showing two soldiers hunting, one with a cross traced as deigmaton on the round shield and a semi-spatha (sword) in his right hand, both dressed in Gothic tunics of green and off-white colour, black trousers and red sagia, escaping animals surrounding; (ii) a long segment (clavus) with a hunting scene comprising a cavalryman in green mantle, off-white tunic, shield and sword, a Nubian servant in exomis and holding a shield, chasing wild horses, antelopes, goats and hares, a third horseman half-visible on the right. 8 grams total, 19-26 cmFair condition. Rare.

Hermann Historica, Germany, auction 67, part of lot 2025.
Property of a Kensington gentleman.

Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Raffaele D'Amato of which this is a part.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.10681-174371 (part).

Cf. Rutschowscaya, M., Coptic Fabrics, Paris, 1990, pp.41, 103-105, 117; Fluck, C., Vogelsang-Eastwood, Riding Costume in Egypt, origin and appearance, Leiden, Boston, 2004, fig.105, and esp. Col. fig.41.

Tabby technique on linen and wool. It is highly probable that this tapestry was part of a tunic decoration, the clavus (ii) running vertically on the breast; the corner fragment (i) forming the lower hem of the tunic. The representation of military characters, the red colour of the background, and the hunting parties – often associated with military training– indicate the likelihood that these are fragments from the military tunic of a high-ranking officer.

Comprising glazed amulets of various types, including scarabs, wedjat eyes, a sun disk and others; many pierced for suspension. 25.3 grams total, 10-36 mm

From the collection of H.N., Milton Keynes, 1980s-1990s.

The body with slightly tapering sidewalls and everted rim, possibly Bactrian. 228 grams, 65 mm high

Ex Moss collection, Singapore, 1990s.
Acquired from a provincial auction.

Cf. Guidotti, M.C., Vasi dall'epoca protodinastica al nuovo regno, Rome, 1991, p.161, no.206, for a similar example.

Ring-and-dot markings disposed 1:6, 2:5, 3:4. 4 grams, 12 mmRare.

From an early 20th century UK collection.

Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., London, 1927, pl.XLIX, for similar examples.

Composed mainly of tubular beads decoratively glazed in various shades of turquoise, interspersed with coin-shaped beads; restrung. 4.8 grams, 90 cm long

From an early 20th century UK collection.

Composed of polychrome amulets of various types, with suspension loops, including fruits and a feathered plume. 0.78 grams total, 3-13 mm

From an early 20th century collection, Surrey, UK.

Comprising polychrome amulets of various types, with suspension loops, including figures of Bes and other deities in animal form. 0.99 grams total, 10-16 mm

From an early 20th century collection, Surrey, UK.