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LOT 0464
Egyptian Faience Amulet Group
MAINLY LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1/2 - 1 1/4 in. (27 grams total, 11-31 mm).
Comprising fragmentary amulets including, a wedjat-eye of Horus, Tawaret, a seated Isis, a Tawaret in two parts, and Bes. [7, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century Home Counties, UK, collection.
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Egyptian Red Limestone Jar
New Kingdom, 1550-1069 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
With everted disc rim and flat base, twin lug handles at the shoulder. 57 grams, 51 mm
Pino Donati collection, Lugano-Breganzona, formed in the 1960s-early 1970s. with Arte Classica, Stefano Donati, Lugano. Private collection, Europe, acquired November 2011 from the above. with Bonhams, New Bond Street, 28 November 2019, no.163.
Red limestone vessels have a limited chronological range and are particularly characteristic of the Predynastic Period. See Aston, B.G., Ancient Egyptian Stone Vessels: Materials and Forms, SAGA 5, Heidelberg, 1994, p.170, fig. 21, for the chronological range of the stone used for vessels. -
Large Egyptian Translucent Carnelian Heart Amulet
New Kingdom, circa 1550-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,900
Carved with lateral triangular lugs and ribbed bale. 4.6 grams, 24 mm
From an early 20th century collection.
According to ancient Egyptian beliefs, the heart (ib) was considered to be the centre of intelligence, emotions, and behaviour. The heart was also believed to store an individual's memories. During the Weighing of the Heart ceremony in the afterlife, the heart could speak up for the deceased and account for their lifetime of actions before Osiris. For this reason, heart amulets were placed on the mummy to safeguard the organ and ensure a favourable outcome during judgment. -
Egyptian Lapis Lazuli Son of Horus Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Carved amulet of the baboon-headed mummiform figure of Hapy shown standing with dorsal pillar, pierced for suspension. 2.52 grams, 28 mm
Private collection of Mr S.A., Switzerland, 1990s, thence by descent.
The Four Sons of Horus were deities responsible for protecting the internal organs of the deceased. The baboon-headed Hapy protected the lungs.
