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.jpg "Hellenistic Gold Earrings with Lapis and Mother of Pearl")
.jpg "Hellenistic Terracotta Head of a Youth")
.jpg "Neo-Assyrian Bronze Horse Trapping with Eagle-Headed God Nisroch and Winged Supernatural Figures")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £8,450
.jpg "Bronze Age Gold Torc-Shaped Bracelet")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £11,050
Sold for (Inc. bp): £23,400
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Also known as the tit, or knot of Isis; displaying simple detailing and a pierced pillar to the reverse. 3.63 grams, 39 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1914, Pl.VII 88c-e, for similar examples.
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1914, Pl.VII 88c-e, for similar examples.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Also known as tit, or the knot of Isis; with pillar to reverse, pierced for suspension. 3.52 grams, 40 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1914, pl.VII 88c-e, for similar examples.
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1914, pl.VII 88c-e, for similar examples.
Comprising a double band of purple wool over linen, the ornament consisting of a series of circles alternating with a star-shaped and rhomboid decoration. 152 grams, 42.5 x 34 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Forrer, R., Die frühchristlichen Alterthümer aus dem Gräberfelde von Achmin-Panopolis, Strassburg, 1893, pl.XVIII, no.6, for similar.
The large segments can be classified as clavi, although they are not part of a tunic but more possibly borders of a curtain, or a funerary sheet. Mantles and funerary shrouds were usually decorated by wide bands along the lower border, imitating the ornaments of tunics with clavi and orbiculi.
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Forrer, R., Die frühchristlichen Alterthümer aus dem Gräberfelde von Achmin-Panopolis, Strassburg, 1893, pl.XVIII, no.6, for similar.
The large segments can be classified as clavi, although they are not part of a tunic but more possibly borders of a curtain, or a funerary sheet. Mantles and funerary shrouds were usually decorated by wide bands along the lower border, imitating the ornaments of tunics with clavi and orbiculi.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, head raised. 10.1 grams, 23 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Glass Stamps and Weights. Ancient Weights and Measures. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1974, pl.IX, for similar examples.
This may be a weight, since small bronze statuettes of various animals including frogs were used as counterbalances on scales.
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Glass Stamps and Weights. Ancient Weights and Measures. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1974, pl.IX, for similar examples.
This may be a weight, since small bronze statuettes of various animals including frogs were used as counterbalances on scales.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Decorated with a variety of coloured glazes and including a broad range of bead types. 71 grams total, 1-17 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s.
UK gallery, early 2000s.
Comprising a large fragment of a vertical band (clavus) from a tunic, woven in yellow linen and purple wool, embroidered with two rows of interlaced polygonal patterns, edged by crenellated borders and a straight line, the two rows divided by a central linear double band. 85 grams, 32.5 x 27 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Forrer, Die Graeber und Textilfunde von Achmim-Panopolis, Strassburg, 1891, pl.XI, no.4, for similar.
The wide geometric pattern suggests a dating of the item in the early years of the Arab conquest.
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Forrer, Die Graeber und Textilfunde von Achmim-Panopolis, Strassburg, 1891, pl.XI, no.4, for similar.
The wide geometric pattern suggests a dating of the item in the early years of the Arab conquest.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Both polished and drilled for suspension; possibly carnelian and haematite; some chips. 2.94 grams total, 11-16 mm
From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Four amulets decorated with a turquoise glaze; a shen symbol; the god Thoth in baboon form; possible bud with seal to reverse; the bottom part of a papyrus sceptre; three pierced for suspension. 7.3 grams total, 18-29 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1914, pls. IV 43a (shen), XXXVII 205d (baboon).
From an early 20th century collection, Caernarfon, North Wales, UK.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Amulets. Illustrated by the Egyptian Collection in University College, London, London, 1914, pls. IV 43a (shen), XXXVII 205d (baboon).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
The goddess seated on a throne and wearing a vulture headdress with her hieroglyph above, the infant god Horus with Sidelock of Youth being nursed on her knee; turquoise glaze. 4.25 grams, 40 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1992.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 55.121.5, for similar.
In ancient Egyptian belief, the image of Isis suckling her son Horus was a potent symbol of rebirth. The goddess sits on the throne (which was the hieroglyphic form of her name).
Acquired in Europe before 1992.
Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 55.121.5, for similar.
In ancient Egyptian belief, the image of Isis suckling her son Horus was a potent symbol of rebirth. The goddess sits on the throne (which was the hieroglyphic form of her name).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
In various colours representing a mummy face mask with false beard; restrung. 41.9 grams, 14.5 cm wide
Acquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK
Acquired 1970s onwards.
Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK.
Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK
.jpg "Egyptian Multi-Stranded Faience Mummy Bead Necklace")
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Composed of polychrome beads of mainly tubular and annular types; modern clasp. 31 grams, 72 cm long
Acquired before 1979.
From the private collection of Mr F. A., South Kensington, London, UK; thence by descent 2014.
Cf. similar specimens in faience at the Worchester Art Museum, inventory no.1925.539.
Acquired before 1979.
From the private collection of Mr F. A., South Kensington, London, UK; thence by descent 2014.
Cf. similar specimens in faience at the Worchester Art Museum, inventory no.1925.539.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Comprising part of a tunic, formed of a medallion (orbiculus) and one segment (clavus), decorated with stylised semi-human figures (satyrs?) in bright green and yellow colours on a red background, alternating with foliage ornaments. 239 grams, 56 x 37 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Rutschowscaya, M.H., Tissus Coptes, Paris, 1990, pp.104-105, for similar orbiculi.
Wool tapestry. These decorations can be associated to other textiles and numerous late Roman art objects adorned with picturesque scenes reproducing daily life in the countryside.
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
Cf. Rutschowscaya, M.H., Tissus Coptes, Paris, 1990, pp.104-105, for similar orbiculi.
Wool tapestry. These decorations can be associated to other textiles and numerous late Roman art objects adorned with picturesque scenes reproducing daily life in the countryside.
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