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LOT 0464
Egyptian Blue Faience Hedgehog Amulet with Hieroglyphs
LATE PERIOD, 664-323 B.C.
1/2 in. (0.65 grams, 12 mm).
Modelled standing on an ovoid base with stylised anatomical detailing; hieroglyphs to base. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK.
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Egyptian Bifacial Faience Pectoral with Anubis
Late New Kingdom, 1290-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,690
The obverse with a scene of Anubis recumbent on a pylon-shaped shrine with a standing sceptre in front; the reverse painted with a djed pillar flanked by two knots of Isis, remains of polychrome painted pigment; three piercings to both sides of the top; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 71 grams, 85 mm wide (223 grams total, 10.5 cm including stand)
Fine condition.
From an early 20th century collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11104-182800.
Pectorals worn by the living were made from metal, usually gold; for the dead, glazed composition was an acceptable substitute, indicating the funerary nature of such objects. Circular piercings have been made through the cavetto cornice, enabling the piece to be stitched to the bandages covering a mummy's chest. The shape of the pectoral imitates that of a pylon, the rectangular tower which flanked the gateway into an Egyptian temple. The cavetto cornice is decorated with a winged and gilded sun-disk. All four sides are adorned with a block pattern. A jackal reclining on a pylon-shaped shrine represents Anubis, god of embalming. He has a magical tie or scarf around his neck and is shown with a flagellum. Such imagery is found in New Kingdom tombs at Thebes. In front of the shrine is the sekhem sceptre of power. The reverse depicts a djed pillar, believed to represent the backbone with ribs of Osiris, god of the dead, flanked by the Girdle of Isis or 'tit' amulet. Both were standard funerary amulets. -
Egyptian Mounted Coptic Textile
Circa 7th-8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Comprising a double band for sleeve (segmentum) with a band of warriors side by side, each holding a sword in their raised right hand and a globe in the left; geometric borders. 122 grams, 51 x 23 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
Tapestry technique on linen and wool. It is highly probable that this tapestry was part of a tunic decoration, a clavus, a segment running vertically on the breast and on the back of it. -
Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace
Late Period, 664-323 B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Restrung designer necklace with modern clasp; composed of colourful polychrome beads of mainly cylindrical types. 7.42 grams, 49 cm long
From an early 20th century UK collection.
