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LOT 0438
Egyptian Composition Amulet and Bead Collection
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/4 - 3/4 in. (6.4 grams total, 6-18 mm).
Composed of various types of beads; glazed and pierced for suspension. [25, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection.
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Egyptian Bright Blue Faience Wedjat Eye Ring
New Kingdom, 1550-1060 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
The openwork bezel with simple detailing, supported by a hoop with convex outer and carinated inner faces. 1.50 grams, 23.93 mm overall, 19.20 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P, USA 7 1/2, Europe 16.23, Japan 15)
Acquired in Europe before 1992. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11839-206505.
Representing the eye of the god Horus, the Wedjat eye combined the human and falcon eye. The eye symbolises the powers of healing and rebirth, which worn about one's person offered protection to the wearer and the power of regeneration. -
Egyptian Faience Eye of Horus
Late New Kingdom, circa 1570-1075 B.C.Estimate: £150 - 200 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £75
Openwork wedjat pendant with suspension loop above and slender frame. 0.78 grams, 21 mm
Acquired 1970s onwards. Private collection of Michael O'Hara, Cambridgeshire, UK. -
Egyptian Bronze Heket as Frog Statuette
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £286
Modelled in the round with naturalistic detailing, with head raised. 35 grams, 28 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection.
This may be a weight, since small bronze statuettes of various animals including frogs were used as counterbalances on scales.
