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LOT 0433
Egyptian Bone Hairpin with Thoth as a Baboon
NEW KINGDOM, 1569-1081 B.C.
3 1/2 in. (5.4 grams, 89 mm).
Tapering round-section hairpin, with a finial fashioned as a seated baboon with its tail resting along the body.
ProvenanceEx Thomas collection, UK, 1980s-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
Cf. Vandier d’Abbadie, J., Les objets de toilette égyptiens au Musée du Louvre, Paris, 1972, pp. 148-149, nos. 633-4, for monkey-topped examples.
FootnotesDecorative hairpins often feature animals such as monkeys and cats, and inanimate objects such as olives.
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LOT 0433
Egyptian Bone Hairpin with Thoth as a Baboon
Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
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Egyptian Red Jasper Hair Ring
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Circular with a semi-circular profile and an opening on one side. 6.61 grams, 20 mm
Ex early 20th century collection, London and Home Counties, UK. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Egyptian Alabaster Bowl
1st Dynasty, circa 3000 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,300
Of conical profile with flattened base, carinated shoulder and stepped rounded rim, possibly for accepting a lid. 380 grams, 11.6 cm wide
Property from an American deceased estate, acquired between 1970-1989. with Bonhams, London, 28 October 2009, no.16 (Part). Private European collection. Accompanied by copies of the relevant Bonhams catalogue pages. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12071-215259. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato. -
Egyptian Green Glazed Faience Amulet of a Monkey
Third Intermediate Period, circa 1069-735 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Modelled in the round with dorsal pillar and loop, small base. 6.1 grams total, 43 mm including stand
Collection of Monsieur M.; Etude Tajan, Paris, 26 February 1996, no.101. Private collection, London, UK, acquired from the above sale. Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport, dated 21 March 1996. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
The vervet monkey was a symbol of love and sexual fulfilment.
