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LOT 0464
Egyptian Faience Tubular Bead and Amulet Group
NEW KINGDOM, 1315-332 B.C. AND LATER
1/8 - 7/8 in. (26 grams total, 3-22 mm).
Composed mainly of tubular and annular beads decorated with polychrome glazes, together with the upper half of an amulet of the god Shu. [150+]
ProvenanceFrom an early 20th century UK collection.
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Egyptian Gold Cat Amulet of the God Bastet
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Egyptian Gold Mounted Hardstone Scarab
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The scarab with simple incised detailing and hieroglyphs to base, with the name Amun-Ra, the mount with two suspension loops. 2.51 grams, 19 mm
From an early 20th century collection, Home Counties, UK, 1930-1940s.