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LOT 0501
Egyptian Amarna Faience Amulet Group
NEW KINGDOM, AMARNA PERIOD, 1353-1336 B.C.
3/8 - 5/8 in. (0.99 grams total, 10-16 mm).
Comprising polychrome amulets of various types, with suspension loops, including figures of Bes and other deities in animal form. [5]
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection, Surrey, UK.
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Egyptian Multi-Stranded Mummy Bead Necklace Collection
Late Period, 664-525 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Comprising three restrung, multi-stranded composition necklaces composed of mainly annular and tubular polychrome beads. 65 grams total, 68-70 cm long
Acquired before 1979. From the private collection of Mr F. A., South Kensington, London, UK; thence by descent 2014. -
Egyptian Amarna Faience Amulet Group
New Kingdom, Amarna Period, 1353-1336 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising polychrome amulets of various types, with suspension loops, including figures of Bes and other deities in animal form. 0.99 grams total, 10-16 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Surrey, UK. -
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Egyptian Scarab with Sphinx
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Carved with naturalistic anatomical detailing; the base displaying a ropework border framing three tiers of symbols and figures, including a couchant sphinx facing right and wearing the Red Crown of Lower Egypt, a djed pillar and sacred uraeus before it, loop and other motifs; drilled for suspension. 4.18 grams, 24 mm
Ex London gentleman's collection, 1990s.
