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LOT 0054
Egyptian Faience Hieroglyphic Scarab Group
SECOND INTERMEDIATE PERIOD, CIRCA 1650 B.C.
1/2 - 5/8 in. (8.54 grams total, 12-17 mm).
Comprising: three in blue-turquoise with hieroglyphs to the underside; two similar, olive green with cartouche of Thutmose III to the underside. [5]
ProvenanceFrom a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980.
LiteratureCf. Andrews, C., Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 58(b,c,d).
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Egyptian Faience Scarab for Thutmose III
Second Intermediate Period, circa 1650 B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £624
Amuletic scarab bead with cartouche of Thutmose III flanked by erect sacred uraei to the underside. 1.96 grams, 16 mm
From a family collection formed 1900-1950; by descent circa 1980. -
Egyptian Silver Snake Appliqué
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Estimate: £600 - 800 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £333
With its body forming meandering loops, stylised detailing to the head and tail; remains of mounting lug to the reverse of the head. 40.6 grams, 73 mm
‘The Ancient Menagerie Collection’ formerly the property of a Cambridgeshire lady, collected since the 1990s and acquired from auctions and dealers throughout Europe and the USA, now ex London collection. -
Egyptian Mounted Coptic Textile
Circa 5th-7th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Composed of a medallion (orbiculus) decorated with geometric interlaced patterns on a purple background, framed by a minute recurring spiral, surrounded by an external circle. 149 grams, 36.5 x 36.5 cm
Acquired 1970s-1996. Property of a North American collector. London collection, 2016.
Tapestry technique on natural linen. It is highly probable that this tapestry was part of a tunic decoration, an orbiculus, medallion in purple applied to the shoulders and the lower part of the garment, front and back.
