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LOT 0504
Egyptian Bead Necklace with Scarab
LATE PERIOD, 664-525 B.C.
22 7/8 in. (9.72 grams, 58 cm long).
A restrung necklace of composition beads of various types with polychrome glazes, together with a central scarab with seated deities to the base.
ProvenanceEx early 20th century French collection.
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Egyptian Limestone Fragment with Hieroglyphs
Old Kingdom, 2700-2200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
A limestone fragment of provincial workmanship, displaying a partial column of titular naming hieroglyphs, possibly royal; repaired. 1.5 kg, 19 cm
London collection, acquired on the art market in the 1980s. From the collection of a West London, UK, gentleman. -
Egyptian Osiris Statuette
Late Period, 664-525 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
A bronze statuette depicting the god Osiris, modelled standing on a sub-square base, wearing a tight-fitting mummiform garment and Atef crown, stylised facial detailing, false beard, hands positioned in front of chest holding the royal crook and flail; loop at base and to reverse. 36.5 grams, 76 mm high
From an old UK collection. From the private collection of Alf Baxendale (1941-2016) part 2, keen Egyptologist, member of the Egyptology Society, trustee of the Amarna Trust; thence by descent. Accompanied by a copy of his obituary published in Horizon, The Amarna Project and Amarna Trust newsletter, Issue 18, 2017, p.21, by Barry John Kemp, CBE, FBA, Professor Emeritus of Egyptology at the University of Cambridge and directing excavations at Amarna in Egypt. -
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Egyptian Gold Bird Amulet
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Estimate: £400 - 600 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £200
A bifacial gold amulet in the form of a perching bird, possibly a vulture, with stylised detailing to the head, wings and feet; pierced between tail and chest for suspension. 0.86 grams, 11 mm
Fine condition.
Early 20th century French collection.
