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LOT 0413
Egyptian Bifacial Steatite Amulet with Tilapia Fish and Hieroglyphs
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (2.9 grams, 20 mm).
Of roughly rectangular form, displaying a scaled fish in relief to the upper face and hieroglyphs to the underside; pierced for suspension. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceCollected since the 1970s.
Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
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LOT 0413
Egyptian Bifacial Steatite Amulet with Tilapia Fish and Hieroglyphs
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Egyptian Schist Cosmetic Palette Pair
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Two flat schist panels, sub-rectangular in plan each with one tapering edge. 200 grams total, 73-74 mm
From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, 1969-1999; thence by descent. -
Egyptian Hardstone and Faience Amulet Collection
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £468
Including red jasper heart ib, bunch of grapes, seated Hathor, Horus falcon, a sow, hand in 'fica' gesture, tilapia fish and other types. 10.8 grams total, 13-25 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Egyptian Faience Mummy Bead Face Mask
Late Dynastic-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
In various colours representing a mummy face mask with false beard; restrung. 41.9 grams, 14.5 cm wide
Acquired 1970s onwards. Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK. Ex private collection of Benjamin Hyde-Smith, Hertfordshire, UK
