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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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Egyptian Faience Ramesses II Offering Cup
1279-1213 B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
Glazed blue and painted with two conjoined rectangular panels containing the king's cartouches. 31 grams, 45 mm
Acquired in Europe before 1994.
Also known as Ramses the Great, famed for his building projects and military achievements, this king was the second longest reigning in Egyptian history, ascending the throne at age 13 and remaining there for around 67 years. -
Egyptian Large Portion of Coptic Tunic
Circa 5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
The upper frontal part of a child's garment, decorated on both sides with purple wool and linen stripes (clavi), running vertically on both sides of the tunic, and ornamented with running animals (hares), the edges of each clavus with crenellated border; selvedged on the upper part of the tunic and with a fringed lower border. 750 grams, 70 x 79 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
Tunic decoration conformed to a specific layout with the back mirroring the front. Matching bands called clavi ran on either side of the neck. They could be full length, like in our specimen, or stop above the waistline. -
Egyptian Faience Amulet Collection
Mostly Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Comprising: a blue-glazed eye of Horus amulet with bifacial detailing, pierced for suspension; a glazed Shu amulet, suspended on a slender gold bar and pendant hoop; offered with a black stone stamp seal engraved with a bird standing left, pierced for suspension. 5.06 grams total, 13-26 mm
Collected since the 1970s. Ex Everitt collection, acquired by descent 2017.
