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LOT 0483
Egyptian Faience Wedjat Eye Amulet
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
1 3/8 in. (5.2 grams, 35 mm).
With low-relief detailing, suspension loop originally above the eyebrow. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired mid 20th century.
From the private collection of the late Bill Verney.
Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman.
Cf. Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, accession no.10.130.1900, for similar but less detailed example.
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Egyptian Blue Faience Shabti with Hieroglyphic Inscription
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Pale blue glazed composition with T-shaped hieroglyphic inscription to the lower body incorporating mother's name. 23 grams, 81 mm
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Egyptian Bronze Statuette of Osiris
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £7,000 - 9,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £3,500
Depicted in a tightly wrapped shroud, holding his characteristic regalia of crook and flail; wearing the Atef crown; remains of gilding, eyes inlaid in glass; small part of the crown missing, otherwise intact; on a custom-made stand; some restoration. 269 grams total, 22 cm including stand
German private collection H. W. (1931-2018). Acquired before December 1991 on the German art market. Accompanied by a copy of an IADAA Interpol search certificate. Accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity of Galerie Puhze, prior to 1991. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.11948-210758.
