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LOT 0415
Egyptian Carnelian Bifacial Heart Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
3/4 in. (1.43 grams, 19 mm).
Carved with lateral triangular lugs and a ribbed bale.
ProvenanceEx early 20th century collection.
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Egyptian Steatite Bifacial Scaraboid with Face and Bull
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £180 - 240 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £90
Modelled as a domed face of Hathor with small cow-ears and a wig with coiled lappet ends, and an advancing cow on the underside. 10.18 grams, 32 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
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Egyptian Green Stone Scarab with Eye of Horus
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With mouth and leg detailing to the edges, incised border enclosing a hatched eye and brow motif in an unusual style. 1.4 grams, 15 mm
From an old English collection. Ex Fellows Auctions, 31 January 2023, no.950. Private collection, London, UK. -
Egyptian Horus Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
Perching falcon with detailing to wings and head; rectangular base and suspension loop on the back. 1.24 grams, 19 mm
Ex London gentleman's collection, by descent 1980s.
Horus is one of the most significant and widely worshipped gods in ancient Egyptian mythology. His importance covers many aspects of Egyptian religion, including serving as a symbol of the living king, offering protection, representing the sky, and symbolising the sun.
