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LOT 0029
Egyptian Coptic Textile Collection in Folder
CIRCA 5TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.
11 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. (768 grams, 29 x 25 cm).
Comprising 31 fragments of linen and wool textiles decorated with various subject matter: geometric motifs; symbolic interlaced panels and frieze; vases; human and animal figures; the designs executed using a variety of colours; displayed in a ring binder. [31, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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LOT 0029
Egyptian Coptic Textile Collection in Folder
Sold for (Inc. bp): £520
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Egyptian Faience Djed Pillar Amulet
Late Period, 664-323 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Decorated with a blue glaze; pillar to reverse, pierced for suspension. 1.9 grams, 21 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Carnavon, North Wales, UK. -
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. -
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Large Egyptian Heart Scarab with Hieroglyphic Inscription
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £8,000 - 10,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £4,000
With naturalistic detailing to the upper body and legs; base engraved with seven rows of hieroglyphic text, a version of Chapter 30b of the Book of the Dead; faience or glazed steatite. 68.5 grams, 54 mm
Ex collection Charles Bouché, (1928 - 2010). Accompanied by an academic report by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport no.139368. Accompanied by old sketches of the artefact together with a provisional translation of the hieroglyphic inscription in French; mentioning the god Osiris. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11845-206822
