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LOT 0512
Egyptian Flint Arrowhead Group
PREDYNASTIC PERIOD, NAQADA II, 4000-3150 B.C.
1 - 1 1/2 in. (11.2 grams total, 24-36 mm).
With triangular blade and napped recess to the lower edge. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom a collection acquired on the UK art market from various auction houses and collections mostly before 2000.
From an important Cambridgeshire estate; thence by descent.
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Egyptian Gold Heart Scarab with Wings
Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, 664-30 B.C.Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £5
With repousse striations to the wing case, details of the feathers to the wings; pierced for attachment to mummy wrappings; mounted in a glass-fronted case. 4.09 grams, 18.2 cm wide total (504 grams including case)
Fine condition. Rare.
From a German gallery in the 1970s. From an important European collection. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.12125-211120. -
Egyptian Rock Crystal Scarab
Late Period, 664-332 B.C.Estimate: £250 - 350 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £125
With segmented carapace, plain underside. 4.45 grams, 18 mm
From the property of the late Mr SM, London, UK, 1969-1999. -
Egyptian Silver Double-Headed Snake Ring
Roman Period, 30 B.C.-323 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,040
With bezel formed as two addorsed snake-head finials. 2.81 grams, 19.75 mm overall, 16.44 mm internal diameter (approximate size British L, USA 5 3/4, Europe 11.24, Japan 10)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of Surrey, UK, gentleman.
