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LOT 0480
Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace
NEW KINGDOM, 1569-1081 B.C.
26 in. (6.43 grams, 66 cm long).
Composed of gently tapering biconical beads of various shades of turquoise and blue, interspersed with coin-shaped and spherical beads; restrung.
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century UK collection.
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Egyptian Round-Bottomed Terracotta Vessel
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Egyptian Glazed Composition Shabti for Ka-Nefer
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Modelled mummiform, hands crossed in front of chest holding pick and hoe, seed bag over shoulder, wearing tripartite wig and false beard, T-shaped arrangement of hieroglyphic inscription to the midriff and lower body; plinth base and plain back pillar to reverse. 78 grams, 12.2 cm high
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Phoenician Bronze Pazuzu Head Amulet
7th-6th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £351
Piriform pendant with janiform facial detailing and loop. 16.2 grams, 31 mm
Acquired 1969-1999. From the private collection of the late Mr S.M., London, UK, thence by descent.
Pazuzu was a divine personification of the southwestern wind, and ruled supreme over other wind demons. As an apotropaic entity, he was considered as both destructive and dangerous, whose power could repel other demons and safeguard homes from their malevolent influence. Phoenician artisans produced many cross-cultural items with Egyptian and Mesopotamian influences.
