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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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Large Egyptian Hardstone Scarab with Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-323 B.C. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £442
Carved with semi-naturalistic anatomical detailing; shallow engraved hieroglyphs to the base. 8.7 grams, 24 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK. -
Romano-Egyptian Glass Head Collection
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Three glass faces including a lion head and two male portrait heads. 61 grams total, 32-36 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
These appear to have been blown or pressed when semi-molten into a hollowed reverse-shaped mould form. -
Egyptian Blue Faience Ushabti
Ptolemaic Period, 332-30 B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
Decorated with a blue glaze and displaying remains of facial, wig, beard and crossed arm detailing to the mummiform figure. 17.9 grams, 70 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1990.
