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.jpg "Large Middle Elamite Cylinder Seal of Kidnu, Chief Overseer of King Tan-Ruhurater II")
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Preserved left foot from a mummy with bones (calcaneus and navicular) visible at the rear, phalanges; mounted in a sturdy glass display case. 753 grams total, 21.2 x 9.2 x 10 cm including box
Acquired from a licenced dealer in Cairo, Egypt, prior to 1975.
On loan to Walton Primary School as an educational exhibit circa 2001.
Property of a private collector, Walton on the Naze, UK.
Please note that this item is for collection only.
Acquired from a licenced dealer in Cairo, Egypt, prior to 1975.
On loan to Walton Primary School as an educational exhibit circa 2001.
Property of a private collector, Walton on the Naze, UK.
Please note that this item is for collection only.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Scarab with carapace detailing, falcon figure to the underside. 3.09 grams, 18 mm
Ex North London gentleman's collection, 1990s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Ex North London gentleman's collection, 1990s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Including tubular and annular beads, scarabs and scaraboids with inscriptions, including the prenomen of Amenhotep III (Neb-Maat-Re) and the nomen of Amenhotep II (A-Kheperu-Re). 22.4 grams total, 3-18 mm
From an early to mid 20th century collection, West country, UK.
From an early to mid 20th century collection, West country, UK.
Amulet of a sow representing the goddess Nut; suspension loop on top. 2.63 grams, 24 mm
From the Florence Rosetti collection, UK, circa 1950s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Tinius, I., Altägypten in Braunschweig. Die Sammlungen des Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museums und des Städtischen Museums, Wiesbaden, 2011, p.157, no. 294, for similar.
This miniature sow pendant features a loop at the top and was worn as an amulet. The sow is often associated with the sky goddess Nut, who was believed to give birth to the stars every night, and then consume them at dawn. Despite the sow's reputation for devouring its offspring, Nut, in this form, was revered as a nurturing and safeguarding deity. A sow-shaped amulet was likely intended to offer protection to its wearer.
From the Florence Rosetti collection, UK, circa 1950s.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
Cf. Tinius, I., Altägypten in Braunschweig. Die Sammlungen des Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museums und des Städtischen Museums, Wiesbaden, 2011, p.157, no. 294, for similar.
This miniature sow pendant features a loop at the top and was worn as an amulet. The sow is often associated with the sky goddess Nut, who was believed to give birth to the stars every night, and then consume them at dawn. Despite the sow's reputation for devouring its offspring, Nut, in this form, was revered as a nurturing and safeguarding deity. A sow-shaped amulet was likely intended to offer protection to its wearer.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Two mummiform shabti figurines, one faded pale green and the other bright turquoise; one amuletic figurine, possibly of a ram or baboon-headed deity with sun disk headdress, applied black pigment detailing. 20 grams total, 41-65 mm
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
Shabti figures were created to carry out heavy manual tasks on behalf of a person in the afterlife. From the Third Intermediate Period into the Late Period burials were often provided with several hundred shabtis.
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
Shabti figures were created to carry out heavy manual tasks on behalf of a person in the afterlife. From the Third Intermediate Period into the Late Period burials were often provided with several hundred shabtis.
Discoid scarab with plain reverse, stylised human face. 0.55 grams, 10 mm
From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Button and Design Scarabs, London, 1925, pl. IX, nos. 302-304, for similar examples.
From the Fadel family collection, London, UK, 1970s.
Cf. Petrie, W.M.F., Button and Design Scarabs, London, 1925, pl. IX, nos. 302-304, for similar examples.
The sclera formed of translucent yellow glass, a large dark blue pupil with dark red hue to the centre. 1.08 grams, 20 mm
Ex London, Mayfair, UK, gallery.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Ex London, Mayfair, UK, gallery.
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
Square-section wadj papyrus stalk amulet surmounted by a ram's head wearing the Atef crown; the front inscribed with ankh (life) and renpet (year) hieroglyphs. 1.92 grams, 39 mm
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years.
with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017.
Property of a French collector.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 25(d), for type.
The papyrus column or wadj amulet is typically made out of turquoise feldspar or faience, as is prescribed in the Book of the Dead. The word wadj, meaning “green”, evokes concepts of well-being and vitality. Papyrus amulets were often placed around the neck of the deceased to ensure eternal youth in the afterlife. The ram's head is associated with the god Amun and the Atef crown with Osiris, ruler of the Underworld.
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years.
with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017.
Property of a French collector.
Cf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 25(d), for type.
The papyrus column or wadj amulet is typically made out of turquoise feldspar or faience, as is prescribed in the Book of the Dead. The word wadj, meaning “green”, evokes concepts of well-being and vitality. Papyrus amulets were often placed around the neck of the deceased to ensure eternal youth in the afterlife. The ram's head is associated with the god Amun and the Atef crown with Osiris, ruler of the Underworld.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,235
D-section hoop with lotus flowers on the shoulders, bezel formed as a reclining cat and three kittens. 15.21 grams, 28.80 mm overall, 17.01 mm internal diameter (approximate size British N, USA 6 1/2, Europe 13.72, Japan 13)
Ex London, UK collection, 1990s.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 25, for type.
The cat was sacred to Bastet, a protective mother goddess and the daughter of the sun god Re. When shown with kittens, as here, Bastet's maternal role as a fierce protector of offspring is emphasised.
Ex London, UK collection, 1990s.
Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 25, for type.
The cat was sacred to Bastet, a protective mother goddess and the daughter of the sun god Re. When shown with kittens, as here, Bastet's maternal role as a fierce protector of offspring is emphasised.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Restrung group of mainly tubular beads with centrepiece a fragment of the extended wing from a pectoral. 11.9 grams, 94 cm long
From an old English deceased estate.
Acquired on the London art market in the early 1990s.
Property of a London, UK, collector.
From an old English deceased estate.
Acquired on the London art market in the early 1990s.
Property of a London, UK, collector.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Underside with low-relief image of falcon-headed god holding a papyrus stem. 2.36 grams, 18 mm
From the private collection of P. Champman.
Acquired 1992.
Ex C.J. Martin, London, UK.
Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, p.70, for scarabs with a similar theme.
From the private collection of P. Champman.
Acquired 1992.
Ex C.J. Martin, London, UK.
Cf. Ben-Tor, D., The Scarab: A Reflection of Ancient Egypt, Tel Aviv, 1993, p.70, for scarabs with a similar theme.
Ovoid body with narrow base, tall columnar neck and flared mouth. single strap handle to the shoulder. 249 grams, 15 cm
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
From the H.N. collection, Milton Keynes, Berkshire, UK, 1990s.
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