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LOT 0438
Egyptian Bronze Anubis Amulet
PTOLEMAIC-ROMAN PERIOD, CIRCA 332 B.C.-300 A.D.
1 in. (6.37 grams, 27.3 mm).
Seated on a rectangular base with its tail hanging off the edge. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Phoenician Lapis Lazuli Scarab in Gold Swivel Ring
6th-4th century B.C. and laterEstimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
With lightly incised anatomical detailing to the scarab; the underside with a central cartouche flanked by two rearing crowned uraei, a pair of falcons standing above the cartouche facing a smꜣ hieroglyph symbolising union (of the two lands, Upper and Lower Egypt); set into a later gold swivel ring. 4.34 grams, 26.44 mm overall, 15.68 mm internal diameter (approximate size British J 1/2, USA 5, Europe 9.32, Japan 9)
with Bonhams, London, UK, 21 October 1999, no.36. Private collection, Europe. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12370-226696. -
Phoenician Silver Cylinder Seal with Pseudo-Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Levant, 1st millennium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
Tubular with concave disc ends pierced by a sleeve to accept the axle; outer face divided by longitudinal straight lines, the resultant panels with shapes and symbols reminiscent of hieroglyphs but not interpretable using the Egyptian system. 97.8 grams, 40 mm
London, UK, art market, 1980s. Private collection, London, UK. -
Romano-Egyptian Bronze Snake Ring
1st century B.C.-1st century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Formed as a coiled snake with chevron decoration on the head. 1.96 grams, 17.82 mm overall, 11.83 mm internal diameter
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
