Ancient Art, Antiquities, Books, Natural History & Coins

A blue glazed composition pendant in the form of a lotus, with some repair to the suspension loop. 0.26 grams, 14 mm

Repaired.

Ex early 20th century London collection.

Depicting in high-relief the Osirian triad (Isis, Horus, Nephthys) standing side by side on an integral plinth against a dorsal pillar; Nephthys (right) and Isis (left) are shown frontally, wearing headdresses with their specific attributes, each holding the hands of the central Horus figure, shown naked and with the side-lock of youth; a ribbed loop at the top for suspension. 8.56 grams, 33 mm



From the collection of a Swedish noble family, 1920s.

Isis and Nephthys operate as complementary sister deities who guard both Osiris and the deceased through mourning, magical protection, and ritual lamentation, while Horus, the child of Isis, signifies renewal and legitimate kingship. On amulets, the triad translates into a compact visual statement of protection: the deceased is imagined as being held within the sisters’ magical and ritual care, while Horus embodies the successful outcome of that protection in the form of rebirth and continuity.

Plano-convex in section with plain back, mummiform type with agricultural tools. 9.43 grams, 70 mm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

The lotiform cup modelled as an open lotus flower with incised petal detailing to the outer face, short stem and flared foot; some restoration. 205 grams, 12.1 cm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12937-243177.

Faience chalices shaped like the flowers of the white lotus (Nymphaea albicans) first appeared in the 18th Dynasty and are believed to be drinking vessels.

Plano-convex in section with dorsal plaque, impressed hieroglyphs to lower body. 22.14 grams, 72 mm



Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

Restrung group of polyhedral and tubular beads in fusiform, biconvex, tubular and other types; triangular dangles and pendant of cat-headed Sekhmet. 26 grams, 44 cm, amulet: 50 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Including carnelian, faience and other materials, some with hieroglyphs to underside. 17.1 grams total, 13-19 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Cartouche-shaped in plan with a thick loop to reverse, an incised frame enclosing sunken hieroglyphs, including two water signs and a tethering rope. 11.42 grams, 46 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Substantial cast figurine modelled in the round of Harpocrates sitting with hands on his thighs, double crown and sidelock. 389 grams, 16.2 cm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

Harpocrates is the Greek rendering of the Egyptian Hor-pa-khered, which means ‘Horus the Child’. This name refers to Horus as the divine infant of Isis and Osiris. Wearing an amulet of Harpocrates was believed to give the wearer the same protection that Isis offered to her beloved son. Larger bronze statuettes probably served as votive offerings to Harpocrates to secure his favour and protection.

D-section hoop with ribbed shoulder, papyrus-stem detailing and reclining cat with suckling kittens. 14.92 grams, 28.49 mm overall, 17.35 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M1/2, USA 6 1/4, Europe 13.09, Japan 12)



Ex Essex, UK, gentleman's collection, 1990s.

Of conical profile with flattened base, carinated shoulder and stepped rounded rim. 369 grams, 11 cm wide



From a West Country, UK, collection, 1980-2020s.

Comprising: a Bes head amulet, a frog amulet, a wedjat-eye, a scaraboid plaque, and two scarabs. 19.8 grams total, 15-29 mm



From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.