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LOT 0031
Egyptian Glass Anubis Head Inlay
LATE PERIOD, 664-332 B.C.
2 1/4 in. (19.2 grams, 58 mm high).
An opaque black glass inlay in the form of the head of Anubis in jackal form; repaired.
ProvenanceFrench collection, 1960s-early 2000s.
From an important Paris gallery, France.
Cf. Hornung, E. and Bryan, B.M., The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt, Munich/London/New York, 2002, pp.190-91, no. 96, for two closely comparable Anubis heads from a composite inlay (Cairo Museum, inv. nos. TR 21-12-26-19/1, 19/2).
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Phoenician Scaraboid
6th-4th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £50
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Egyptian Ceremonial Mace Head
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A spherical ceremonial stone mace head; centrally drilled; mounted on a custom-made display stand. 322 grams total, 87 mm high including stand
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