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LOT 0046
Egyptian Amethyst Scarab in Gold Frame
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C. AND LATER
2 in. (12.45 grams, 52 mm).
Carved with lightly incised carapace, chipped to the obverse; set in a 19th century gold frame.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection.
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Egyptian White Stone Scarab with Falcon-headed God
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Underside with low-relief image of falcon-headed god holding a papyrus stem. 2.36 grams, 18 mm
From the private collection of P. Champman. Acquired 1992. Ex C.J. Martin, London, UK. -
Egyptian Fabric Panel Group
Coptic, 4th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Comprising: square panel with border of repeated motif of an amphora and vine issuing from the top, guilloche, radiating foliage; similar with guilloche enclosing repeating ring motifs, knotwork band and central radiating fleur-de-lys motifs; similar with concentric bands of roundels and central floret; each mounted on a wooden-framed fabric backing. 1.08 kg total, 25.3 x 25.5 cm each
Acquired from Esther Fitzgerald Rare Textiles, London, UK. Property of a North American gallery. -
Egyptian Hardstone Pendant with Inscription
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Teardrop-shaped flat pendant pierced at the broad end, with incised text to both faces. 1.70 grams, 36 mm
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years. with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017. Property of a French collector.
