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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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Massive Egyptian Blue Faience Bes Statue
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £546
With integral square base and shallow socket to the top of the head; Bes shown standing nude with hands on hips, bearded and with grotesque features, protruding tongue, lattice to the rear of the head; face restored. 1.6 kg, 32.2 cm high
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
Due to its size, this is more probably an architectural and devotional item than a purely amuletic one, probably from a domestic context. It is an ambitious example of moulding in the round in faience (glazed composition). -
Egyptian Gold Ring with Fly
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120
The round-section hoop tapering towards the bezel where the arms overlap and form coil sleeves around the opposite shoulder, gold fly attached to the bezel with two mounting loops, with simple detailing to the upper body, possibly incorporating a human face; possibly a marriage. 5.28 grams, 27.27 mm overall, 19.10 mm internal diameter (approximate size British S 1/2, USA 9 1/4, Europe 20.63, Japan 19)
Acquired in the late 1980s-early 1990s. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11847-204562.
The gold fly was an emblem of valour. -
Egyptian Carnelian Amulet Group
Late New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising: three poppy seed amulets; three similar modelled in the half-round; and others. 6.84 grams total, 10-19 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
