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LOT 0473
Egyptian Alabaster Cosmetic Vessel
MIDDLE KINGDOM, 12TH DYNASTY, CIRCA 1985-1773 B.C. OR LATER
1 1/2 in. (40.8 grams, 38 mm).
With globular body and flared trumpet-shaped mouth; textile fragment inside.
ProvenanceFrom the Peter Negus collection.
Ex R. Gill Esq. collection, Wimbledon, London, UK.
Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK.
Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK.
Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.
Cf. similar in the collection of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Philadelphia under accession no.E47.
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Egyptian Bronze Figure of Osiris Wearing Plumed Atef Crown
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
With frontal uraeus, holding the crook and flail in his hands; mounted on a custom-made stand. 70 grams total, 15.2 cm high including stand
Old Dutch collection, acquired prior to 1985. Ex Netherlands ancient art gallery. Ex Artemission, London SW5, UK. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity and invoice.
Osiris is a deity who represents both death and fertility and is commonly regarded as the quintessential god of rebirth. Though he was once a mortal ruler, as a deceased entity his domain was the Underworld. Abydos was the primary centre of Osiris’ cult, where a renowned yearly celebration of the god was held. Statues of Osiris were dedicated at temples throughout Egypt to ensure the god's protection and blessings. -
Egyptian Bronze Fitting of Horus
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
A mount fashioned in low-relief with a loop on the reverse and tang projecting from the base, depicting the crouching figure of Horus in falcon-headed form with sun-disc crown, deeply striated wig, and wearing a broad collar, once holding a maat feather (now misssing). 69.6 grams, 11.7 cm
Part of an old collection dating back to the 19th century. Ex property of a gentleman, acquired before the 1980s. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. -
Egyptian Green Faience Shabti for Aames
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £326
Blue-green composition with detailed face, dorsal pillar with hieroglyphic text with name of the owner, Aa-mes and his mother; repaired. 31 grams, 95 mm high
Ex TimesAncient, London, UK, item no.J167. Private collection of Mr T.H., Norfolk, UK. Accompanied by a previous dealer's certificate of authenticity.
