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LOT 0449
Egyptian Faience Lion's Head Amulet
ROMAN PERIOD, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.
5/8 in. (1.23 grams, 14.8 mm).
Modelled frontally with a radiating mane framing the face, pierced horizontally. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s.
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Egyptian Faience Lion's Head Amulet
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Modelled frontally with a radiating mane framing the face, pierced horizontally. 1.23 grams, 14.8 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Egyptian Stone Recumbent Lion Amulet
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Resting on a rectangular base with an erect head. 7.26 grams, 29.4 mm
From the private collection of a European gentleman (1942-2024), formed since the 1970s. -
Egypto-Phoenician Haematite Scaraboid Seal
Circa 5th century B.C.Estimate: £1,800 - 2,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £900
With rampant lion and statant winged gryphon. 8.35 grams, 21 mm
Acquired in the mid 1980s-1990s. Private collection, Switzerland, thence by descent. Private collection, since the late 1990s. Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.3095.WW. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12715-234628.
