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LOT 0016
Egyptian Amethyst Horus Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 in. (5.9 grams, 27 mm wide).
Shown in the form of a falcon modelled perched on a rectangular base; drilled for suspension.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection.
LiteratureCf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 67(a), for type.
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LOT 0016
Egyptian Amethyst Horus Amulet
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
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Romano-Egyptian Glass Millefiori Face Bead
Circa 1st century A.D.Estimate: £500 - 700 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £278
Spherical in form with an opaque yellow body with three face-cane slices and three chequerboard slices. 5.35 grams, 16 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent. -
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Romano-Egyptian Bronze Frog and Turtle Collection
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £444
Comprising five frogs in different styles, including one example in relief on a square base; two turtles with simple shell detailing. 127 grams total, 16-34 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Phoenician Bronze Pazuzu Head Amulet
7th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Piriform pendant with janiform facial detailing and loop. 16.2 grams, 31 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
Pazuzu was a divine personification of the southwestern wind, and ruled supreme over other wind demons. As an apotropaic entity, he was considered as both destructive and dangerous, whose power could repel other demons and safeguard homes from their malevolent influence. Phoenician artisans produced many cross-cultural items with Egyptian and Mesopotamian influences.
