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LOT 0402
Egyptian Carnelian Amulet Group
LATE NEW KINGDOM-LATE PERIOD, 1550-332 B.C.
3/8 - 3/4 in. (6.84 grams total, 10-19 mm).
Comprising: three poppy seed amulets; three similar modelled in the half-round; and others. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
See Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, for discussion.
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Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace
Late Period, 664-323 B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Restrung designer necklace with modern clasp; composed of colourful polychrome beads of mainly cylindrical types. 7.42 grams, 49 cm long
From an early 20th century UK collection. -
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Egyptian Painted Wooden Mummy Mask
4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Displaying semi-naturalistic detailing in relief, beneath a band of headdress ornament composed of rows of architectural dot-and-dash and zig-zag patterns over a segmental panel, possible hieroglyphs to the top tier; attachment pegs to the sides of the face and through the head; extensive remains of painted black pigmentation and composition fill to the eyes. 677 grams, 36 cm
From a French estate, acquired between 1960 and 1980. with SAS Cornette de Saint Cyr Auction, Paris, Vente 882, Mobilier et Objets d'art, 2 December 2014, lot 69. Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport no.167062. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Alberto Maria Pollastrini. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11807-206837. -
Egyptian Stone Scarab Collection
Mostly Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
Comprising six scarabs carved with simple anatomical detailing, each pierced for suspension and displaying an engraved motif to the base: a griffin; hieroglyphs; geometric designs and additional forms, possibly a galloping quadruped and an insect. 4.1 grams total, 9-15 mm
Collected since the 1970s. Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
