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LOT 0500
Egyptian Beaded Mummy Mask Panel with Four Sons of Horus
PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 332-30 B.C.
6 1/4 in. (57 grams, 16 cm).
Openwork restrung panel depicting Imsety, Hapy, Duamutef, and Qebehsenuef, the Four Sons of Horus with a winged scarab above; restrung with some later beads.
ProvenanceEx Mariaud de Serres, Paris, France, 1980-1990s.
From a London, UK, collection.
Accompanied by an old collection ticket.
The Four Sons of Horus were deities responsible for protecting the internal organs of the deceased. The human-headed Imsety protected the liver, the baboon-headed Hapy protected the lungs, the jackal-headed Duamutef protected the stomach, and the falcon-headed Qebehsenuef protected the intestines.
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LOT 0500
Egyptian Beaded Mummy Mask Panel with Four Sons of Horus
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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Egyptian Faience Papyrus Sceptre Pendant
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
Amulet in the form of a wadj papyrus sceptre with suspension loop; with light encrustations; supplied with a wooden display stand. 7.15 grams, 64 mm (34.4 grams total, 94 mm including stand)
Ex Foxwell collection. Acquired from a London gallery. Ex Mr A.S. collection, 1990s. Property of a Bristol, UK, gentleman.
The papyrus column or wadj amulet is typically made out of turquoise feldspar or faience, as is prescribed in the Book of the Dead. The word wadj, meaning “green”, evokes concepts of well-being and vitality. Papyrus amulets were often placed around the neck of the deceased to ensure eternal youth in the afterlife. They were particularly popular during the Late Period (664-332 B.C.). -
Egyptian Mixed Faience Bead Group
Late-Roman Period, 664 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Including tubular, melon, annular and other types. 5.1.8 grams total, 2-20 mm
From the private collection of the late Mrs Belinda Ellison, a long time member of the Egyptian Exploration Society, c.1940-2020. -
Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Scarab in Gold Ring
Late Period, 664-332 B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £494
Scarab with detailed carapace and legs, impressed hieroglyphs to the underside; set in a 19th century gold ring. 2.44 grams, 23.63 mm overall, 17.57 x 16.48 mm internal diameter (approximate size British M, USA 6, Europe 12.46, Japan 12)
From an early 20th century collection.
