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LOT 0019
Egyptian Carnelian Papyrus Amulet
NEW KINGDOM, 19TH DYNASTY, 1296-1186 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (2.4 grams, 29 mm).
A carnelian amuletic papyrus stalk pendant, colour graduated along the stem.
ProvenancePrivate collection, acquired 1999.
LiteratureCf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 83(c), for type.
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Egyptian Greywacke Cosmetic Fish Spoon Section
New Kingdom, 1569-1081 B.C.Estimate: £300 - 400 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £167
A fragment of a greywacke cosmetic spoon, shaped as a fish with finely worked features and incised eye, scales, gill, and fin detailing; the underside is recessed to create the spoon bowl; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. 27 grams, 58 mm wide (50 grams total, 85 mm high including stand)
Fine condition.
Acquired in the 1980s. From a French collection. -
Egyptian Painted Wooden Mask
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £1,000
A wooden mask with remains of polychrome painted detailing, depicting the large part of a face with eye detailing and remains of segmented headwear; old collection number 'E.352' and a later suspension loop to the reverse. 283 grams, 23.5 cm high
Ex Roger Liechti collection, Geneva, Switzerland. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11606-198998. -
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Egyptian Limestone Fragment with Hieroglyphs
Old Kingdom, 2700-2200 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £780
A limestone fragment of provincial workmanship, displaying a partial column of titular naming hieroglyphs, possibly royal; repaired. 1.5 kg, 19 cm
London collection, acquired on the art market in the 1980s. From the collection of a West London, UK, gentleman.
