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LOT 0479
Egyptian Faience Bead and Amulet Necklace
NEW KINGDOM-LATE PERIOD, 1550-332 B.C.
19 in. (5.6 grams, 48 cm long).
Composed of polychrome glazed beads of tubular and annular types, together with pendant amulets including fly and fruit; restrung.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a London gentleman, 1980s-1990s.
LiteratureCf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, pp.62-63, for discussion of the fly amulet.
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Egyptian Glass Inlay Collection
Circa 1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.Estimate: £120 - 170 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £60
Comprising sixteen drawn inlays of various colour combinations. 12 grams total, 12-39 mm
Fine condition.
Ex N.A. collection, 1970s. Kept in the U.K. since 2007. -
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Egyptian Gold Mounted Hardstone Scarab
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £936
The scarab with simple incised detailing and hieroglyphs to base, with the name Amun-Ra, the mount with two suspension loops. 2.51 grams, 19 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Home Counties, UK, 1930-1940s. -
Egyptian Bronze Statuette of Thoth with Hieroglyphs to the Base
Late Period, 664-525 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,210
In baboon form, modelled in the round wearing a lunar disc and seated on a semi-circular base with attachment lug; accompanied by a wooden display base; traces of hieroglyphic inscription around the edge of the base; repaired. 157 grams total, 10.1 cm high including stand
Gifted by Herbert Parsons (1870-1940) to his grandson, James Gibson (1926-2013). Inherited by the vendor and her brother, from their grandfather James Gibson. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.200862.
God of the moon, magic and writing, Thoth could take the form of a baboon or an ibis. In baboon form, he was associated with the animals who rise early in the day, and was thus linked to the sun god, Ra. The dedicatory hieroglyphic inscription on the base of this example includes the di and ankh signs meaning 'give life'.
