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LOT 0440
Egyptian Faience Amulet with Hieroglyphs
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 1/8 in. (4.5 grams, 29 mm).
Rectangular in plan with ribbed loop to the reverse, incuse hieroglyphic text. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
See Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, for discussion.
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Egyptian Painted Wooden Mummy Mask
4th-3rd century B.C.Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £2,500
Displaying semi-naturalistic detailing in relief, beneath a band of headdress ornament composed of rows of architectural dot-and-dash and zig-zag patterns over a segmental panel, possible hieroglyphs to the top tier; attachment pegs to the sides of the face and through the head; extensive remains of painted black pigmentation and composition fill to the eyes. 677 grams, 36 cm
From a French estate, acquired between 1960 and 1980. with SAS Cornette de Saint Cyr Auction, Paris, Vente 882, Mobilier et Objets d'art, 2 December 2014, lot 69. Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport no.167062. Accompanied by an academic report by Dr Alberto Maria Pollastrini. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11807-206837. -
Egyptian Hardstone Scarab
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £247
With detailed mouth and hatched carapace. 13.8 grams, 34 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016. -
Egyptian Hardstone Miniature Vessel
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Carved storage vessel with everted rim and strap handles. 5.3 grams, 18 mm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
