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LOT 0455
Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace String with Bes Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
13 3/8 in. (10 grams, 34 cm).
Restrung using mainly annular and tubular beads, central feature a large Bes pendant, the god with a grimacing face and wearing a small headdress.
ProvenanceFrom the vendor's grandfather's collection, formed in the 1950s; thence by family descent circa 1974.
FootnotesBes became one of ancient Egypt's most popular apotropaic deities from the New Kingdom onwards. Despite his rather fearful appearance, Bes was the patron and protector of pregnant women and children. He was also believed to provide protection from snakes.
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LOT 0455
Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace String with Bes Amulet
Estimate £300 - 400€350 - 460 (for guidance only)$410 - 540 (for guidance only)
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Egyptian Faience Amulet with Thoth as Ibis and Maat
Late New Kingdom-Late Period, 1304-332 B.C.Estimate: £1,500 - 2,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £750
On a wedge-shaped base and decorated in turquoise glaze; the ibis's beak resting on a diminutive figure of the goddess Maat; suspension loop on the neck of the bird; collector's inventory number E509' on the underside; accompanied by a custom-made display base. 22 grams total, 43 mm wide including stand
Ex Reine Margot, 1973. Ex R. Liechti (1934-2010) Geneva, Switzerland, collection between 1950-1990s.
In the judgment of the dead (Book of the Dead saying 125), Thoth, who is often represented in ibis form, records the result of weighing the heart of the deceased. The god is therefore mostly depicted in connection with the goddess Maat, whose feather was used as a counterbalance to the purity of the heart; such amulets were thus aimed at protecting the deceased from failing in the decision of the court of the dead. -
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Egyptian Faience Scarab with Hieroglyphs
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £800 - 1,000 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £400
Naturalistic detailing to the blue stained body and legs with section of openwork between the front and back legs; hieroglyphs on base giving the good luck message 'When Amun is behind you, do not fear'; pierced for suspension. 1.72 grams, 15 mm
Ex collection of Emil Saad, Paris-Alexandria. -
Egyptian Gold Uraeus Amulet
Late New Kingdom, 1070-900 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £338
In rearing cobra pose with body coiled below. 0.38 grams, 11 mm
From an early 20th century French collection.
