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The complete collar section (maniakion) ornamented with decorative circular bands, filled with geometric patterns of floral elements, bordered with stripes of interlaced vegetal motifs in yellow-orange, green, red, yellow and purple wool warp on linen; a part of the right clavus still preserved, decorated in the same manner. 142 grams total including paper folder, 49 cm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.

In Late Roman Egypt, this type of tunic, with wide decorative collars around the neck, was worn by rich aristocratic women and was part of the decoration of rich garments like the tunica talaris.

Comprising a glassy faience Isis Lactans, depicted with Nephthys's headdress; a bandy-legged nude Pataikos; and a striding anthropomorphic Thoth. 6.59 grams total, 25-32 mm



Ex Chris Belton Artefacts, 1980s.

Fragment of tapestry or a cloak in light fabric, S-twist tapestry, embroidered with red, green, yellow, blue geometric ornaments in wool and linen. 37 grams total including paper folder, 37 cm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.

Most of the linen or wool garments found by A. Gayet in the Antinoe necropolis were woven in a specific pattern, in a single piece, on a horizontal warp. Another relatively common pattern for linen garments consisted of assembling three pieces woven on a single warp and forming the upper part of the garment, with the collar and sleeves.

Squat mummiform type with face framed by a tripartite wig, hands modelled in relief, holding agricultural tools applied in paint; seed-bag at the back; central vertical hieroglyphic inscription on the lower front reading: 'The Osiris, wab-(priest), lector-(priest), Payefadjer (pꜢy.f-Ꜥḏr), true of voice'. 93 grams, 96 mm



Ex Ms E.C.(1923-2014), Israel. Inherited by her son D.L., Switzerland.

With lightly incised anatomical detailing to the scarab; the underside with a central cartouche flanked by two rearing crowned uraei, a pair of falcons standing above the cartouche facing a smꜣ hieroglyph symbolising union (of the two lands, Upper and Lower Egypt); set into a later gold swivel ring. 4.34 grams, 26.44 mm overall, 15.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)



with Bonhams, London, UK, 21 October 1999, no.36. Private collection, Europe. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12370-226696.

The goddesses Nephthys and Isis flank the youthful Horus, each wearing a headdress composed of identifying hieroglyphs, and the group stands on a rectangular base; the plain back has a suspension loop on the reverse for use as an amulet. 4.25 grams, 28 mm



Ex Alfred Reinhart, Switzerland (1873-1935), Alexandria since 1896; inherited by Carl Leonhard Burckhardt, Basel (1902-1965) and Marianne Burckhardt-Reinhart (1905-1981), Egypt, until 1966, then in Switzerland. Thereafter, by descent to Rosmarin Cereghetti-Burckhardt (1929- 2022). Thence by family, Switzerland.

In a protective gesture, Isis, the mother of Horus, and Nephthys, his aunt, stand on either side of the divine child, each holding one of his hands.

Ellipsoid in plan with carapace and leg detailing; on the underside, a cartouche of Amenhotep III and possible epithet to the side, nb-mꜢꜤt-RꜤ (s)mn mnw ('Neb-maat-Re, establisher of monuments'). 2.54 grams, 17 mm



with a privately curated collection, 1980s-early 2000s. From the private collection and estate of Christine Simons (1943-2025), West Midlands, UK. Accompanied by a copy of a two page archival record and provenance report.

Carved model of a conical loaf; mounted on a later Chinese-style stand. 55 grams, 80 mm high including stand



with a privately curated collection, 1980s-early 2000s. From the private collection and estate of Christine Simons (1943-2025), West Midlands, UK.

Comprising: a double decorative tunic stripe (clavus) in purple wool over coarse linen, S-twist tapestry, embroidered with stylised plants, from the cuff of a tunic; a large tablion, with floral ornamentation, borders decorated with meanders; a small orbiculus, with a flying putto and a horse; a large part of another clavus, ornamented with a succession of medallions filled with birds. 18 grams total, 6.9-19.5 cm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.

The fragments are decorative parts of tunics. These are fabrics of great decorative finesse, with some elements displaying an unusual and extremely well-preserved colour palette. The plant designs are related to the so-called Nilotic decorative pattern. The motif of the winged putto is common in Coptic textiles.

Comprising mostly glazed tubular, globular, barrel and other beads; in a vintage 'MacRobertson's' chocolate box. 74 grams total including tin, 1-16 mm



Excavated from Egypt in 1914. From the private collection of Mr David Sams and his wife Elizabeth Kate Sams, gentry and amateur archaeologists who travelled to Egypt in 1914 with their daughter Ethel. Mr Sams and his wife led digging expeditions from which these items come from the family estate of Mr and Mrs Sams, by direct descent to their granddaughter.

Wide tunic fragment in coarse linen and purple-violet wool with animal figures enclosed within an orbiculi, the central part of the fragment featuring a geometric decoration of stars and lozenges; mounted on cardboard backing. 45 grams total, 22 cm



Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.

Among the many fragments from wool tunics, there are several long strips that match to form nearly full-length central pectoral clavi. They are patterned with a profusion of small figures or interlaced abstract designs, birds, plants and animals, with a contrasting border filled with geometric motifs.

Mixed group of polychrome inlay strips in various sizes. 29 grams total, 8-39 mm



Ex Japanese gallery, 1970s. From a London gallery collection, 2000s.