Loading, please wait...
LOT 0040
Egyptian Faience Ramesses II Offering Cup
1279-1213 B.C.
1 3/4 in. (31 grams, 45 mm).
Glazed blue and painted with two conjoined rectangular panels containing the king's cartouches.
ProvenanceAcquired in Europe before 1994.
FootnotesAlso known as Ramses the Great, famed for his building projects and military achievements, this king was the second longest reigning in Egyptian history, ascending the throne at age 13 and remaining there for around 67 years.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
LOT 0040
Egyptian Faience Ramesses II Offering Cup
Estimate £1,500 - 2,000€1,740 - 2,320 (for guidance only)$2,030 - 2,700 (for guidance only)
-
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 and Other Glass and Stone Bead Group
1st millennium B.C. and laterSold for (Inc. bp): £182
Comprising a quantity of small beads, of mixed shapes, colours and materials; each pierced for stringing. 57 grams total, 2-12 mm
UK gallery, early 2000s. -
Egyptian Faience Bead Mummy Mask with Collar
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £1,000 - 1,400 (‡+bp*)
Opening Bid: £500
Comprising a restrung panel of small glazed composition beads in various colours representing a mummy face mask with false beard and collar; framed and glazed. 556 grams, 27.5 x 28.5 cm
Ex collection of Mr & Ms François & Marion Reber - Burki, Rue des Beaux-Arts 10, Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Collected in the first part of 20th century by Mr F. Burki, father of Ms Marion Reber.
