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LOT 0432
Egyptian Faience Bead and Amulet Necklace
LATE PERIOD-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, 664-30 B.C.
13 3/4 in. (57 grams, 35 cm long, amulet 47 mm).
Restrung group of melon, barrel-shaped and other beads with centrepiece of Isis nursing Horus.
ProvenanceFrom the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
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Framed Egyptian Faience Eye of Horus Amulet
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
The amulet in blue-green faience with black detailing, set in a glazed wooden frame with modern papyrus backing. 207 grams total, 12.2 x 12.3 cm including frame
Acquired from Ancient Art, London, UK. From the collection of a Nottingham, UK, collector, established from the early 2000s. Accompanied by the original Ancient Art certificate of authenticity. -
Egyptian Stone Scarab and Amulet Collection
New Kingdom-Late Period, 1550-332 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £585
The group comprising scarabs, scaraboids, and other types, some with hieroglyphs on their undersides, including the throne names of Thutmose IV (Men-kheperu-re) and Ramesses II (User-maat-re Setep-en-re)., 13.65 grams total, 9-19 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s. -
Egyptian Bronze Uraeus Mount
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 664-30 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Formed as a rearing cobra with the hood divided into cells to accept inlay. 6.54 grams, 35 mm
From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.
The uraeus depicts a rearing cobra and symbolises royal power and authority, as well as the Lower Egyptian goddess Wadjet.
