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LOT 0017
Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Wedjat Eye Ring
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1060 B.C.
1 in. (1.50 grams, 23.93 mm overall, 19.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)).
The openwork bezel with simple detailing, supported by a hoop with convex outer and carinated inner faces.
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 1992.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11839-206505.
Cf. Friedman, F.D., Gifts of the Nile. Ancient Egyptian Faience, London, 1998, p.123, no.106, for a similar openwork ring.
FootnotesRepresenting the eye of the god Horus, the Wedjat eye combined the human and falcon eye. The eye symbolises the powers of healing and rebirth, which worn about one's person offered protection to the wearer and the power of regeneration.
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LOT 0017
Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Wedjat Eye Ring
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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New Kingdom, 1386-1349 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Naturalistically modelled with detailing to the upper body and legs; damaged base with the throne name 'neb-maat-re' of Amenhotep III in cartouche and the god's name Amun-Re below; pierced for suspension. 41 grams, 44 mm
Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s. -
Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet
Late Period, 664-323 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Decorated with a brown glaze; pierced pillar to reverse for suspension. 3.52 grams, 36 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK.
Associated with the god Osiris. -
Egyptian Wooden Diorama with Model Makers
11th-12th Dynasty, 2023-1862 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Rectangular wooden base supporting two opposed crouching figures each holding a tool (axe, chisel) in one hand, working on a model boat; the figures wearing white linen kilts and with carefully painted hair and facial features. 436 grams, 18 cm
Acquired in the 1960s. From the collection of the late Egyptologist Surgeon Commander PHK Gray RN. From a Surrey, UK, collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11832-207092.
Crafted for the tomb to accompany the deceased and provide for him in the afterlife.
