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LOT 0517
Egyptian Faience Earrings on Modern Mounts
LATE-PTOLEMAIC PERIOD, CIRCA 664-30 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (0.85 grams total, 43 mm each).
Each composed of two groups of faience disc beads separated by a longer tubular bead with a modern gold wire fitting. [2, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Ancient Art shop, Windsor, UK, 1990s.
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LOT 0517
Egyptian Faience Earrings on Modern Mounts
Estimate £50 - 70€58 - 81 (for guidance only)$68 - 95 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£5 (EUR 6; USD 7) +BP*
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Egyptian Silver Fly Amulet
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £80 - 100 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With detailing to the body and head, ribbed suspension loop above the head. 0.97 grams, 20 mm
London, UK, gentleman, 1990s.
Fly amulets served apotropaic functions, protecting against bites and warding off pests. Some may also have symbolised fertility. Pharaohs even awarded gold fly pendants to honour soldiers’ bravery and tenacity. -
Romano-Egyptian Pottery Artefact Collection
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £50 - 70 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
Including a moulded mummiform bust, a camel's head and pottery items. 200 grams total, 46-67 mm
From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. -
Egyptian Inlaid Mummy Eye
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £500 - 700 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £250
Almond-shaped insert in pale stone with disc-shaped, convex iris, possibly not belonging. 4.51 grams total, 18-37 mm
Ex Milfred (Miriam) Devor Collection. with Archaeological center, Tel-Aviv, 27 March 2013, no.356.
