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LOT 0513
Egyptian Cylindrical Alabaster Vessel
NEW KINGDOM, 1550-1070 B.C. OR LATER
3 1/8 in. (177 grams, 81 mm wide).
A carved alabaster jar with slightly tapering sides and everted rim.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century collection.
Accompanied by an old illustrated catalogue card.
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Egyptian Anubis Staff Terminal
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A bronze staff or sceptre terminal formed as a priest of Anubis with jackal's head and human body, standing and wearing a tightly-draped toga with right hand extended in a fist; square base and socket to the underside. 223 grams, 12.7 cm high
Private collection, since 1989. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11604-199678.
Anubis was the ancient Egyptian god of the dead - represented in jackal form or in the form of a jackal-headed man - and one of ancient Egypt's most iconic deities. Originally god of the underworld, he was eventually associated more specifically with the embalming process and funerary rites. His fur was generally depicted as black owing to the association of that colour with fertility and beliefs regarding rebirth in the afterlife. -
Egyptian Blue Faience Ibis Amulet
Ptolemaic Period, 1550-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
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From a UK private collection, 1975-1978. -
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A group of four blue-glazed faience shabtis. 18.2 grams total, 43-46 mm
Fair condition.
Acquired 1930s-1950s. Ex Ciapara collection.