Loading, please wait...
LOT 0009
Egyptian Bronze Base with Ibex and Hieroglyphs
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
4 5/8 in. (205 grams, 11.7 cm).
Rectangular with two sockets to the upper face, low-relief recumbent ibex; incised hieroglyphic text to one short sidewall and remains on both long sidewalls, giving a dedication to 'give life, health, a long [lifetime......]'.
ProvenanceGalerie Orient-Occident, Paris, 1990.
Parisian private collection.
with Pierre Berge, 2 February 2017, lot 85.
Cf. Tiribilli, E., The bronze figurines of the Petrie Museum from 2000 BC to AD 400, GHP Egyptology 28, London, 2018, p.302, no. 499, for a less elaborately decorated, inscribed base.
FootnotesThe bound ibex is a frequent image in ancient Egyptian art and a prized foodstuff. The animal's presence on this base symbolises the finest offerings to the once-attached deity.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0009
Egyptian Bronze Base with Ibex and Hieroglyphs
Sold for (Inc. bp): £442
-
Egyptian Bronze Sekhmet Statuette
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
Standing figure of Sekhmet with arms held at her sides, wearing a wig and tight-fitting robe; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 30 grams total, 73 mm including stand
From a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000. From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
Sekhmet was a ferocious and aggressive deity, the consort of Ptah, and closely associated with the king. An amulet would imbue its wearer with her power. -
Egyptian Bronze Ring for Ramesses II
New Kingdom, 19th Dynasty, 1303-1213 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
D-shaped hoop and ellipsoid plaque, hieroglyphic text in low relief giving the regnal name of Ramesses II (User-Maat-Re Setep-en-Re). 6.78 grams, 23.72 mm overall, 17.94 mm internal diameter (approximate size British Q, USA 8, Europe 17.49, Japan 16)
Ex R.K. collection, early 1980s. UK private collection before 2000. Property of a London gentleman. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12082-217353. -
Egyptian Faience Amulet Group
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
Comprising a resting lioness on a rectangular base and the god Thoth in baboon form. 1.30 grams total, 12-15 mm
From the collection of Doctor Girard, a collector for over 60 years. with Hotel des Ventes de Clermont-Ferrand, 22 May 2017. Property of a French collector.
Throughout ancient Egyptian mythology, lioness goddesses played a significant role in the religious beliefs of the people. These goddesses, including Sekhmet, Bastet, and Wadjet were revered as powerful and fierce protectors. Their presence was believed to ward off evil and safeguard the people from harm. The baboon was an animal manifestation of the god Thoth. Thoth was revered for his association with knowledge, writing, and healing. It is likely that the popularity of Thoth amulets as mummy amulets is linked to his role as the recorder of the final judgment, which determined whether the deceased had lived a life of virtue.
